Filmmakers born on October 16

Take a focused look at the filmmakers born on October 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1947 David Zucker

  David Zucker is an American filmmaker, director, and producer, best known for his work in spoof comedies such as 'Airplane!', 'The Naked Gun' series, and 'Scary Movie 3'. He is a founding member of the ZAZ trio (Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker) responsible for shaping modern slapstick parody films. [bio]