Harry Elfont

Harry Elfont

57 · Born: Apr 5, 1968

Personal Details

BornApr 5, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Harry Elfont, a talented writer and director, crossed paths with his future partner in crime, Deborah Kaplan, during their esteemed tenure at New York University's prestigious film school. What's more, fate played a peculiar trick, revealing that their parents shared a strong friendship, and to add an extra layer of serendipity, both Elfont and Kaplan had previously attended neighboring high schools in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Over the years, this dynamic duo has co-created and co-directed a plethora of projects that have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, including the iconic film "Josie and the Pussycats", the coming-of-age comedy "Can't Hardly Wait", and the more recent digital series "Liza on Demand".

Career

2010
Leap Year
Leap Year as Writer
2008
Made of Honor
Made of Honor as Screenplay
2004
1996
A Very Brady Sequel
A Very Brady Sequel as Story, Screenplay
2001
Josie and the Pussycats
Josie and the Pussycats as Director, Writer
1998
Can't Hardly Wait
Can't Hardly Wait as Director, Writer
2018
2016
Mary + Jane
Mary + Jane as Creator