Maya Forbes
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Maya Forbes is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, an American screenwriter who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Counting everything, 12 productions carry her name. 'Monsters vs Aliens' accounts for most of whatever public profile there is. 'A Dog's Purpose' sits alongside it on the filmography. 36 was the age at the first credit. A large part of the career has been spent in comedy.
Maya Forbes
10 Movies
2 Series
Maya Forbes is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, an American screenwriter who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Counting everything, 12 productions carry her name. 'Monsters vs Aliens' accounts for most of whatever public profile there is. 'A Dog's Purpose' sits alongside it on the filmography. 36 was the age at the first credit. A large part of the career has been spent in comedy.
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The Good House
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The Good House
Director
2021
Film
Trolls World Tour
Screenplay
2020
Film
A Dog's Journey
Screenplay
2019
Film
The Polka King
Director
2017
Film
A Dog's Purpose
Screenplay
2017
Film
American Crime Story
Writer · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Infinitely Polar Bear
Director
2014
Film
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Screenplay
2012
Film
Monsters vs Aliens
Screenplay
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maya Forbes and where are they from?
Maya Forbes is 58 years old, born on July 23, 1968 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Maya Forbes?
Maya Forbes is best known for directing Monsters vs Aliens, A Dog's Purpose, Trolls World Tour.
How many movies has Maya Forbes directed?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Maya Forbes has directed or written 10 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was Maya Forbes's first movie?
The career of Maya Forbes began with Seeing Other People (2004).
What is Maya Forbes's most recent movie or series?
Maya Forbes's most recent release is The Good House, which premiered on September 15, 2021.
What TV shows has Maya Forbes created or directed?
On television, Maya Forbes has appeared in American Crime Story, The Larry Sanders Show.
Maya Forbes
1968-07-23 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Maya Forbes (born July 23, 1968) is an American screenwriter and television producer. She made her debut as a film director with Infinitely Polar Bear (2014). Her other writing credits include the screenplay of The Rocker (2008) and many episodes of The Larry Sanders Show. She was a co-executive producer of The Larry Sanders Show in its later seasons and executive producer of the sitcom The Naked Truth. Forbes received Emmy and WGA Award nominations for her work on The Larry Sanders Show.