Philip LaZebnik

Philip LaZebnik

72 · Born: Feb 8, 1953

Personal Details

BornFeb 8, 1953 Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Biography

Philip LaZebnik, a celebrated and accomplished individual, originates from the city of Ann Arbor, located in the state of Michigan, within the United States of America. During his formative years, he resided in Columbia, Missouri, USA, where he was shaped by the experiences and influences of his youthful years. This intellectual giant went on to pursue his academic aspirations at Harvard University, a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence. Within the hallowed halls of Harvard, LaZebnik devoted himself to the study of Ancient Greek language and classics, cultivating a deep understanding and appreciation for these ancient cultures and languages.

Mark LaZebnik's early life was marked by a dual passion for music and the performing arts, which led him to pursue a promising career as a professional violinist before transitioning to the world of entertainment.

LaZebnik's inception of the Chicago Premiere Society, a collaborative endeavour undertaken in tandem with his brother, served as a pivotal milestone in his professional trajectory, providing a fertile ground for the seeds of his creative ambitions to germinate and flourish.

Noted playwright and composer, LaZebnik, has demonstrated his remarkable artistic versatility and scope by creating the book, music, and lyrics for an astonishing number of over twenty musicals and plays, thereby showcasing his remarkable breadth and depth as a creative force.

Throughout his illustrious career, LaZebnik has accumulated an impressive array of credits on numerous notable projects, including the celebrated animated films Pocahontas, which was released in 1995, Mulan, which premiered in 1998, and The Prince of Egypt, which also debuted in 1998, all of which were produced in collaboration with the esteemed Disney and Dreamworks entertainment companies.

LaZebnik's personal existence is characterized by a profound and abiding marital union, replete with the unbridled joy and satisfaction that comes from being a devoted parent to three precious offspring, a testament to the extraordinary breadth and depth of his multifaceted personality and unwavering commitment to his artistic endeavors.

Career

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2026
{"id":216959,"title":"Richard the Stork and the Mystery of the Great Jewel","year":"2023","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/richard-the-stork-and-the-mystery-of-the-great-jewel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/49skt5vgara0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/49skt5vgara0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":235576,"title":"The Prince of Egypt: Live from the West End","year":"2023","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prince-of-egypt-live-from-the-west-end","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_235576.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_235576.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":229437,"title":"The Shamer's Daughter 2: The Serpent Gift","year":"2019","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shamers-daughter-2-the-serpent-gift","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6v9ecfh0q2p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6v9ecfh0q2p0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":44642,"title":"The Three Investigators and the Secret of Terror Castle","year":"2009","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-three-investigators-and-the-secret-of-terror-castle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44642.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44642.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":46204,"title":"The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton Island","year":"2007","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-three-investigators-and-the-secret-of-skeleton-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46204.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":4234,"title":"Mulan","year":"1998","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mulan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6a1edk6g48i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6a1edk6g48i0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Mulan
Mulan as Screenplay
{"id":4235,"title":"The Prince of Egypt","year":"1998","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prince-of-egypt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/70058o82moe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/70058o82moe0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4599,"title":"Pocahontas","year":"1995","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pocahontas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36rrn65rl99g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36rrn65rl99g.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Pocahontas
Pocahontas as Writer