Gerald Di Pego, a multifaceted individual with a rich professional background, entered this world in the year 1941. As a writer and producer, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with a plethora of notable credits to his name. Some of his most notable works include the 1996 film "Phenomenon", the 1999 romantic drama "Message in a Bottle", and the 2004 psychological thriller "The Forgotten". Furthermore, his personal life has been marked by two significant relationships. He has been married to Christine DiPego since 1992, and prior to that, he was married to Janet Kapsin.
Personal Details
BornJul 21, 1941 Flint, Michigan, USA
Spouse
Christine DiPego
( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )Janet Kapsin
( May 10, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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2014

Words and Pictures as Screenplay
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2011

Ghost of New Orleans as Story, Screenplay
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2004

The Forgotten as Screenplay
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2003

The Wonderful World of Disney as Writer
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2001

Ojos de ángel as Writer
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1999

Message in a Bottle as Screenplay
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Instinct as Screenplay
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1998

Tempting Fate as Writer
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1997

A Nightmare Come True as Writer
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Keeping the Promise as Writer
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1996

Phenomenon as Screenplay
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1991

Keeper of the City as Screenplay
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1990

The Death of the Incredible Hulk as Writer
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Murder in Paradise as Writer
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1989

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk as Writer
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1985

Generation as Writer
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1984

The Sheriff and the Astronaut as Writer
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1981

Sharky's Machine as Screenplay
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1978

A Family Upside Down as Writer
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1974

Born Innocent as Writer
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The Stranger Who Looks Like Me as Writer
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1973

Runaway! as Writer
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Toma as Writer