Jim Kouf

Jim Kouf

73 · Born: Jul 24, 1951

Personal Details

BornJul 24, 1951 Hollywood, California, USA

Biography

Jim Kouf, a highly acclaimed and accomplished producer and writer, was born on a sunny summer day, July 24, 1951, in the world-renowned city of Hollywood, California, USA, a hub of creativity and innovation. With a career spanning several decades, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, making a lasting impression on a wide range of iconic projects that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Some of his most notable works include the critically acclaimed television series Grimm (2011),a supernatural police procedural that aired on NBC for six seasons, as well as the blockbuster films National Treasure (2004) and Taxi (2004),both of which received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. Throughout his illustrious career, Jim Kouf has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft compelling stories and characters that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

As a writer and producer, Jim Kouf has been instrumental in shaping the narrative of many beloved films and television shows, and his contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized and celebrated by both his peers and fans alike. His dedication to his craft, combined with his innovative approach to storytelling, have made him a respected and sought-after figure in the industry, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence new generations of writers, producers, and filmmakers.

As we embark on a fascinating journey to explore the life of Jim Kouf, the spotlight inevitably shifts towards his deeply personal and intimate experiences, offering a glimpse into the most cherished aspects of his existence. At the forefront of this narrative is the profound influence of his loving wife, Lynn Kouf, who has been his partner in every sense of the word.

Career

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2022
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2016
Money Monster
Money Monster as Story, Screenplay
{"id":2519,"title":"National Treasure: Book of Secrets","year":"2007","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/national-treasure-book-of-secrets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ungs81no6qg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ungs81no6qg.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":573,"title":"National Treasure","year":"2004","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/national-treasure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2j8k236plg3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2j8k236plg3g.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
National Treasure
National Treasure as Story, Screenplay
{"id":2755,"title":"Taxi","year":"2004","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taxi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78st3i63sjn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78st3i63sjn0.jpg"},"released":1}
Taxi
Taxi as Screenplay
{"id":2895,"title":"Snow Dogs","year":"2002","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snow-dogs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3u2k1kdbip3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3u2k1kdbip3g.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Snow Dogs
Snow Dogs as Screenplay
{"id":1063,"title":"Rush Hour","year":"1998","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rush-hour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4n8t0q1gvf90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4n8t0q1gvf90.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Rush Hour
Rush Hour as Screenplay
{"id":6391,"title":"Operation Dumbo Drop","year":"1995","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/operation-dumbo-drop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72qgh70f1c00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72qgh70f1c00.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":4810,"title":"Another Stakeout","year":"1993","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/another-stakeout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s88ftceks50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s88ftceks50.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout as Screenplay
{"id":13963,"title":"The Hidden II","year":"1993","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hidden-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13963.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13963.jpg"},"released":1}
The Hidden II
The Hidden II as Characters
{"id":5106,"title":"Stakeout","year":"1987","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stakeout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4j8ote8k8700.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4j8ote8k8700.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Stakeout
Stakeout as Screenplay
{"id":7127,"title":"The Hidden","year":"1987","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hidden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6o6rqd1frgd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6o6rqd1frgd0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Hidden
The Hidden as Screenplay
{"id":7213,"title":"Secret Admirer","year":"1985","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/secret-admirer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7213.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62510,"title":"Shaker Run","year":"1985","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shaker-run","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62510.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62510.jpg"},"released":1}
Shaker Run
Shaker Run as Writer
{"id":6944,"title":"Up the Creek","year":"1984","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-the-creek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6944.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Up the Creek
Up the Creek as Screenplay, Story
{"id":10613,"title":"American Dreamer","year":"1984","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-dreamer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7hqku7ktd480.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7hqku7ktd480.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6457,"title":"Class","year":"1983","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/class","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6457.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Class
Class as Writer
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Utilities
Utilities as Story, Screenplay
{"id":63010,"title":"Wacko","year":"1982","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wacko","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63010.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Wacko
Wacko as Writer
{"id":63399,"title":"Pink Motel","year":"1982","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pink-motel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63399.jpg"},"released":1}
Pink Motel
Pink Motel as Screenplay
{"id":12402,"title":"The Boogens","year":"1981","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boogens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4uhrdfajhn80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4uhrdfajhn80.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Boogens
The Boogens as Screenplay
{"id":16112,"title":"A Fork in the Road","year":"2010","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-fork-in-the-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16112.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
A Fork in the Road
A Fork in the Road as Director, Writer
{"id":7539,"title":"Gang Related","year":"1997","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gang-related","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ratphrasqd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ratphrasqd0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Gang Related
Gang Related as Director, Screenplay
{"id":7312,"title":"Disorganized Crime","year":"1989","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disorganized-crime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7312.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7312.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime as Director, Writer
{"id":61850,"title":"Miracles","year":"1986","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miracles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61850.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61850.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Miracles
Miracles as Director, Writer
{"id":582,"title":"Grimm","year":"2011","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/grimm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3s4afbi4flgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3s4afbi4flgg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Grimm
Grimm as Creator