James Orr

Career Overview

James Orr has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Father of the Bride (Steve Martin) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, 3 Men and a Baby, Christmas in Wonderland. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

male

Known Credits

29

Birth Date

1953-03-23

Birth Place

Noranda, Québec, Canada

Known For

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  Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
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  3 Men and a Baby
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  Christmas in Wonderland
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  Man of the House
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  Mr. Destiny
• 

  14 Going on 30

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• Father of the Bride (Steve Martin) Collection (2 titles)
• Sister Act (1 titles)
• 3 Men Collection (1 titles)
• They Call Me Bruce Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Whoopi Goldberg (1 collaborations)
• Kathy Najimy (1 collaborations)
• Lauryn Hill (1 collaborations)
• Sheryl Lee Ralph (1 collaborations)
• Maggie Smith (1 collaborations)
• Barnard Hughes (1 collaborations)
• Mary Wickes (1 collaborations)
• James Coburn (1 collaborations)
• Michael Jeter (1 collaborations)
• Wendy Makkena (1 collaborations)

Credits

• writing (13 credits)

  • A Change of Heart

    writer

    writing
    2017
  • The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

    writer

    writing
    2010
  • Christmas in Wonderland

    writer

    writing
    2007
  • Blowing Smoke

    writer

    writing
    2004
  • Man of the House

    screenplay

    writing
    1995
  • Love on the Run

    writer

    writing
    1994
  • Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

    screenplay

    writing
    1993
  • Mr. Destiny

    screenplay

    writing
    1990
  • 14 Going on 30

    writer

    writing
    1988
  • 3 Men and a Baby

    screenplay

    writing
    1987
  • They Still Call Me Bruce

    screenplay

    writing
    1987
  • Young Harry Houdini

    writer

    writing
    1987
  • Tough Guys

    screenplay

    writing
    1986

• production (7 credits)

  • The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

    executive producer

    production
    2010
  • Father of the Bride Part II

    co-executive producer

    production
    1995
  • It Takes Two

    producer

    production
    1995
  • Father of the Bride

    executive producer

    production
    1991
  • Mr. Destiny

    producer

    production
    1990
  • They Still Call Me Bruce

    producer

    production
    1987
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    producer

    production

    - Sky High #2 (1990) ... producer production

    - A Friendship in Vienna (1990) ... producer production

    - Brand New Life: The Honeymooners (1990) ... producer production

    - The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990) ... producer production

    - Spooner (2) (1990) ... producer production
    1954

• directing (7 credits)

  • The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

    director

    directing
    2010
  • Christmas in Wonderland

    director

    directing
    2007
  • Blowing Smoke

    director

    directing
    2004
  • Man of the House

    director

    directing
    1995
  • Mr. Destiny

    director

    directing
    1990
  • Young Harry Houdini

    director

    directing
    1987
  • Breaking All the Rules

    director

    directing
    1985

• crew (1 credits)

  • The Unwinking Gaze: The Inside Story of the Dalai Lama's Struggle for Tibet

    cinematography

    crew
    2008

• actors (1 credits)

  • Hellbent

    Spike

    actor

    actors
    1988