Evan Goldberg

Evan Goldberg
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Name	Evan Goldberg
Birth date	1 June 1974
Birth place	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Screenwriter; Film producer; Television producer; Comic book writer
Years active	1996–present
Spouse	Erin (m. 2003)
Alma mater	St. Michael's College School; York University (dropped out)

Evan Goldberg

Evan Goldberg is a Canadian screenwriter, producer, and comic writer known for collaborations with Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, and other figures in contemporary North American film and television comedy. His work spans feature films, television series, and comic books, often blending broad popular humor with genre elements drawn from science fiction, horror, and superhero narratives. Goldberg's projects have involved major entertainment companies and festivals, including Point Grey Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and the Toronto International Film Festival.

Early life and education

Goldberg was born in Toronto, Ontario, into a Jewish family with roots in Montreal and the Canadian Jewish community. He attended Richview Collegiate Institute and later St. Michael's College School, where he began making amateur short films and writing sketches influenced by Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, and Adam Sandler. Goldberg enrolled at York University to study film but left before graduating to pursue professional opportunities in screenwriting and production. During his formative years he became friends with Seth Rogen, a classmate from Point Grey Middle School circles, and their creative partnership developed through shared interests in sketch comedy, The Simpsons, and independent filmmaking exemplified by works at Sundance Film Festival.

Career

Goldberg launched his professional career collaborating with Seth Rogen on a string of comedic projects that transitioned from short films to major studio features. Early collaborations included writing for sketch-based productions and contributing to scripts developed under the mentorship of producers from Applause Records and indie labels. Together with Rogen he co-founded Point Grey Pictures, a production company that produced and financed films and television series in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Netflix. Goldberg's screenwriting credits expanded to include studio comedies, music-oriented comedies, and genre hybrids, while his producing credits grew to encompass both film and episodic television.

In television, Goldberg co-created and executive-produced series that engaged with contemporary pop culture and serialized storytelling; these projects involved showrunners and executives from HBO, AMC Networks, and Showtime. His career also intersected with comic-book publishing: Goldberg co-wrote graphic novels and miniseries with collaborators from Dark Horse Comics and Image Comics, working alongside artists who had credits at Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Goldberg frequently worked with directors and producers like Judd Apatow, Nicholas Stoller, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller, contributing both scriptwriting and production oversight.

Notable works and collaborations

Goldberg's notable screenwriting and producing credits include feature films and television series that became cultural touchstones in 21st-century comedy and genre pastiche. He co-wrote and produced films that starred Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Rose Byrne, Paul Rudd, and Elizabeth Banks. His collaborations with Seth Rogen produced titles that partnered with major studios such as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Universal Pictures and premiered at festivals including the Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and South by Southwest.

Goldberg co-wrote the screenplay for films that blended comedy with science fiction and horror, collaborating with filmmakers like Eli Roth and story artists who had worked on projects for Blumhouse Productions and A24. He worked on adaptations and original scripts tied to comic-book properties, aligning with executives and creators at Marvel Studios and independent imprints that involved cross-media development with streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hulu. In graphic storytelling, Goldberg collaborated with writers and artists affiliated with Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics to create limited series that mixed comedic sensibility with genre storytelling.

Beyond his long-term partnership with Seth Rogen, Goldberg collaborated with actors and writers from Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and the Upright Citizens Brigade community, integrating sketch comedy techniques into feature-length narratives. He has engaged producers from FilmDistrict and Lionsgate on distribution and co-financing arrangements for mid-budget comedies and genre films.

Awards and recognition

Goldberg's work has received nominations and awards from organizations and festivals recognizing screenwriting, producing, and popular film achievements. His films and series earned nominations at the Critics' Choice Awards, the MTV Movie & TV Awards, and regional film critics associations such as the Toronto Film Critics Association. Projects he produced screened at major festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival, garnering critical notice and audience awards. Industry recognition also included mentions in trade publications such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, and inclusion in year-end lists compiled by outlets like IndieWire and Rolling Stone for comedic achievements.

Personal life

Goldberg resides in Los Angeles, California, while maintaining ties to the Toronto creative community and the Canadian entertainment industry. He is married to Erin; the couple have three children and participate in charitable activities with organizations connected to the Jewish community and film education programs at institutions like York University and film workshops affiliated with TIFF Bell Lightbox. Goldberg's public persona emphasizes collaborative authorship with recurring partners such as Seth Rogen and ongoing engagement with filmmakers across North America and international festivals.

Category:Canadian screenwriters Category:Canadian film producers Category:People from Toronto