Herschel Alan Weingrod (born October 30, 1947) is an American screenwriter. He has written and co-written a number of Hollywood films including Trading Places, Twins, Kindergarten Cop and Space Jam with fellow writer Timothy Harris.

Early life

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1947 Weingrod teamed up with British American writer Timothy Harris early in his career. Together they formed Weingrod/Harris Productions. He is of Jewish descent.

Education

Weingrod earned his bachelor's degree in European history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is also a graduate of the London Film School.

Filmography

As writer

As producer

Awards