David Seltzer

David Seltzer is a renowned American screenwriter, born in 1940, who has made significant contributions to the film industry. With a career spanning multiple decades, Seltzer has demonstrated his versatility as a writer, producing screenplays for a wide range of genres, including supernatural horror and action comedy. Notably, he penned the screenplay for the iconic horror film The Omen, released in 1976, which has become a classic in its genre.

In addition to his work as a screenwriter, Seltzer has also ventured into directing and producing. His credits as a writer-director include the coming-of-age film Lucas, the comedy-drama Punchline, and the World War II drama Shining Through, released in 1986, 1988, and 1992, respectively. Seltzer's ability to navigate different genres is also evident in his work on the action comedy film Bird on a Wire, released in 1990. Throughout his career, Seltzer has established himself as a talented and multifaceted filmmaker, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.