Rodney Rothman is an American director, producer, and screenwriter. His career began in television as the head writer for the *Late Show with David Letterman*, a role that earned him five Emmy nominations. He later transitioned to film, contributing as a screenwriter to successful movies like *22 Jump Street* and as a producer to comedies such as *Forgetting Sarah Marshall*. He achieved international acclaim as the co-director and co-writer of the animated film *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* (2018). The work, critically acclaimed for its stylistic and narrative innovation, led him to win the industry's most prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the Golden Globe, and the BAFTA Award in the same category. His work is known for combining sharp humor with visually bold storytelling.