Bob Tzudiker
Writer, Actor
28 August 1953 (72 years)
Bob Tzudiker is an American screenwriter and actor best known for co-creating and writing Newsies with his wife, Noni White. Originally conceived as a historical drama inspired by the real-life 1899 newsboys’ strike, Newsies was reimagined as a musical at Disney’s direction and went on to become a beloved cult classic. The stage adaptation, which opened on Broadway in 2012, grossed over $100 million during its run and has since been seen by millions worldwide.
As a screenwriter, Bob has shared writing credit on Disney’s Tarzan (1999), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and 102 Dalmatians (2000), as well as Fox’s Anastasia (1997). He also contributed to Disney’s The Lion King (1994) and has written screenplays for every major studio, earning multiple Annie Award nominations along the way.
Before his writing career, Bob worked extensively as an actor, appearing in films such as Total Recall (1990), Ruthless People (1986), and Walker (1987), as well as on television in Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, and other productions.
He is a member of the Writers’ Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and teaches screenwriting as an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. A graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, Bob brings both a rich creative background and a deep understanding of story to his work across film, stage, and the classroom.
As a screenwriter, Bob has shared writing credit on Disney’s Tarzan (1999), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and 102 Dalmatians (2000), as well as Fox’s Anastasia (1997). He also contributed to Disney’s The Lion King (1994) and has written screenplays for every major studio, earning multiple Annie Award nominations along the way.
Before his writing career, Bob worked extensively as an actor, appearing in films such as Total Recall (1990), Ruthless People (1986), and Walker (1987), as well as on television in Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, and other productions.
He is a member of the Writers’ Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and teaches screenwriting as an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. A graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, Bob brings both a rich creative background and a deep understanding of story to his work across film, stage, and the classroom.
Known For
Filmography
| 2020 | |
| 2017 | Newsies: The Broadway Musical · as Original Film Writer |
| 2005 | Tarzan II · as Screenplay |
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians · as Screenplay |
| 1999 | Tarzan · as Screenplay |
| 1997 | Anastasia · as Screenplay |
| 1996 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame · as Screenplay |
| 1996 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame · as Original Film Writer |
| 1992 |
| 1990 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose · as DoctorOn Plex |
| 1990 | Total Recall · as Doctor |
| 1988 | Mortuary Academy · as Mr. Biallystock |
| 1988 | Moving Target · as Businessman |
| 1988 | Frog · as Dr. Harding |
| 1987 | Walker · as Garrison |
| 1987 | Duet · as Conan |
| 1986 | The Golden Child · as Businessman Customer |
| 1986 | Omega Syndrome · as Harry |
| 1986 | L.A. Law · as Gordon Stern |
| 1986 | The Wizard · as Cast |
| 1986 | Ruthless People · as Sam's Attorney |
| 1985 | Stand Alone · as FarleyOn Plex |
| 1985 | Moonlighting · as Blue Moon Staff |
| 1985 | Berrenger's · as Mr. Giorda |
| 1984 | 1st & Ten · as Dr. Meecham |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote · as Clerk |
| 1984 | Paper Dolls · as Bill |
| 1984 | Hunter · as Phone CallerOn Plex |
| 1984 | More Than Murder · as Doctor |
| 1984 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1984) · as Reporter #1On Plex |
| 1984 | CBS Schoolbreak Special · as Mary Pat's DadOn Plex |
| 1983 | Manimal · as Man |
| 1982 | Family Ties · as Mr. Needham |
| 1982 | T.J. Hooker · as Leland Perrier |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon · as Dr. Paul Iglitzen, D.d.s |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues · as Irv Kresky |
| 1980 | Wild Times · as Jones |
| 1979 | Benson · as Moderator |
| 1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days · as Man On Street |
| 1979 | The Facts of Life · as Customer |
| 1977 | Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion · as Pee Wee |
| 1976 | Three's Company · as Mr. Jones |
| 1965 | Days of our Lives · as Dean |
| 2002 | Tarzan & Jane · as Characters |
| 2001 | The Legend of Tarzan · as Developer: Characters |
| 1994 | The Lion King · as Additional Story Material |
| 1985 | What's Happening Now! · as Written By |