Bruce Joel Rubin

Bruce Joel Rubin
Born (1943-03-10) March 10, 1943 (age 81)
Other namesBruce Rubin
Derek Saunders
EducationWayne State University
Tisch School of the Arts (1962)
OccupationScreenwriter
Notable workJacob's Ladder
My Life
Ghost
SpouseBlanche
ChildrenAri, Joshua
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Original Screenplay (1990)
Websitebrucejoelrubin.com

Bruce Joel Rubin (born March 10, 1943) is an American screenwriter, meditation teacher, and photographer. His films often explore themes of life and death with metaphysical and science fiction elements. Prominent among them are Jacob's Ladder, My Life and Ghost, for which he received the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Ghost was also nominated for Best Picture, and was the highest-grossing film of 1990. He is sometimes credited as "Derek Saunders" or simply "Bruce Rubin".