Howard Franklin

Howard Franklin is an American screenwriter and film director known for his work in the film industry since the 1980s. He began his career as a screenwriter, co-writing the screenplay for "The Name of the Rose" (1986), an adaptation of Umberto Eco's novel. Franklin made his directorial debut with "Quick Change" (1990), a comedy he co-directed with Bill Murray, who also starred in the film alongside Geena Davis and Jason Robards. The movie has since gained a cult following.

In 1992, Franklin wrote and directed "The Public Eye," featuring Joe Pesci as a character inspired by the tabloid photographer Weegee. He continued his collaboration with Bill Murray by directing "Larger than Life" (1996) and writing "The Man Who Knew Too Little" (1997).

Other notable screenwriting credits include "Someone to Watch Over Me" (1987), directed by Ridley Scott, and "Antitrust" (2001), a thriller starring Ryan Phillippe and Tim Robbins. More recently, Franklin co-wrote "The Big Year" (2011), a comedy featuring Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson.