Don Jakoby
| Best known as a Screenwriter based on credits in that role in 6 films, with $117,510,656 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,870) |
| Best-known technical roles: Arachnophobia (Screenwriter), Arachnophobia (Story Creator), Arachnophobia (Co-Producer), Vampires (Screenwriter), Double Team (Screenwriter) |
| Most productive collaborators: Jeff Daniels, Frank Marshall, Harley Jane Kozak, John Carpenter, Wesley Strick |
| Also credited as: Michael Edmonds |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Technical Roles | Screenwriter | 6 | $117,410,656 | $100,000 | $117,510,656 |
| Story Creator | 1 | $53,208,180 | $0 | $53,208,180 | |
| Co-Producer | 1 | $53,208,180 | $0 | $53,208,180 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Co-Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 806 | $53,208,180 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,112 | $117,410,656 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,212 | $53,208,180 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 6,801-6,900) | 6,875 | $100,000 |
| Top Grossing Co-Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,106 | $53,208,180 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,870 | $117,510,656 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,618 | $53,208,180 |
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All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 1998 | Vampires | Screenwriter | $20,268,825 | $20,268,825 | |
| Apr 4, 1997 | Double Team | Screenwriter | $11,328,565 | $11,328,565 | |
| Jul 18, 1990 | Arachnophobia | Screenwriter Story Creator Co-Producer |
$53,208,180 | $53,208,180 | |
| Jun 6, 1986 | Invaders from Mars | Screenwriter | $4,884,663 | $100,000 | $4,984,663 |
| Nov 1, 1985 | Death Wish 3 | Screenwriter | $16,116,878 | $16,116,878 | |
| Jun 21, 1985 | Lifeforce | Screenwriter | $11,603,545 | $11,603,545 | |
| Averages | $19,568,443 | $100,000 | $19,585,109 | ||
| Totals | 6 | $117,410,656 | $100,000 | $117,510,656 | |
Writer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 1998 | Vampires | $9,106,497 | 1,793 | $20,268,825 | $20,268,825 | 100.0% |
| Apr 4, 1997 | Double Team | $5,034,914 | 2,203 | $11,328,565 | $11,328,565 | 100.0% |
| Jul 18, 1990 | Arachnophobia | $8,045,760 | 2,005 | $53,208,180 | $53,208,180 | 100.0% |
| Jun 6, 1986 | Invaders from Mars | $2,046,576 | 1,212 | $4,884,663 | $4,984,663 | 98.0% |
| Nov 1, 1985 | Death Wish 3 | $5,319,116 | 1,460 | $16,116,878 | $16,116,878 | 100.0% |
| Jun 21, 1985 | Lifeforce | $4,209,136 | 1,526 | $11,603,545 | $11,603,545 | 100.0% |
| Averages | $5,627,000 | 1,700 | $19,568,443 | $19,585,109 | 99.7% | |
| Totals | 6 | $117,410,656 | $117,510,656 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Co-Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 806 | $53,208,180 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,112 | $117,410,656 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,212 | $53,208,180 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 6,801-6,900) | 6,875 | $100,000 |
| Top Grossing Co-Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,106 | $53,208,180 |
| Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,870 | $117,510,656 |
| Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,618 | $53,208,180 |