
Biography
Richard L. Rosenthal Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film instructor and director, known for directing Halloween II, Bad Boys, and Halloween: Resurrection. Rosenthal started his career by directing Halloween II (1981) and returned to the series 21 years later, helming Halloween: Resurrection (2002). In between, he directed films such as American Dreamer (1984), Russkies (1987), Distant Thunder (1988), and Just a Little Harmless Sex (1998). He also directed dozens of episodic television shows and was co-executive producer of the landmark Warner Bros. TV series Life Goes On for ABC from 1989-1991, where he guest starred in two episodes as "Uncle Richard".
Directed 54
2020s
- 2024
Alien Contact
Director
2010s
- 2017
- 2013
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Waves of Freedom
Director
- 2007
- 2006
Nearing Grace
Director
Angela's Eyes
Director
- 2005
Reunion
Director
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
Halloween: Resurrection - Webcam Special
Director
MDs
Director
- 2001
All Souls
Director
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Just a Little Harmless Sex
Director
- 1998
- 1997
Roar
Director
- 1996
- 1994
The Birds II: Land's End
Director
- 1992
Devlin
Director
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Distant Thunder
Director
- 1987
Russkies
Director
- 1985
Code of Vengeance
Director
- 1984
American Dreamer
Director
- 1983
- 1981
- 1980
Secrets of Midland Heights
Director
Produced 49
2020s
- 2026
Yo (Love Is a Rebellious Bird)
Executive Producer
- 2025
The Shepherd and the Bear
Executive Producer
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
Executive Producer
- 2024
I Hate Myself and Want to Die
Producer
- 2023
Stay Awake
Executive Producer
The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future
Executive Producer
Art for Everybody
Executive Producer
- 2021
Citizen Ashe
Executive Producer
Civil War (Or, Who Do We Think We Are)
Executive Producer
- 2020
Love & Stuff
Co-Executive Producer
Feels Good Man
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2018
Dark Money
Executive Producer
- 2017
Bending the Arc
Executive Producer
- 2016
First Girl I Loved
Executive Producer
- 2015
Aram, Aram
Executive Producer
King Jack
Executive Producer
- 2014
Big Men
Executive Producer
Big in Japan
Executive Producer
- 2013
Open Heart
Executive Producer
- 2012
California Solo
Executive Producer
Fat Kid Rules The World
Producer
Arcadia
Executive Producer
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2004
Mean Creek
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Just a Little Harmless Sex
Producer
1980s
- 1981
Fire on the Mountain
Producer
1970s
- 1975
Video Vixens!
Production Assistant
Acted in 7
2010s
- 2014
1980s
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
1970s
- 1975
Video Vixens!
Slate Man
Wrote 2
1980s
- 1984
Best Revenge
Writer
1970s
- 1977
Camera 1
1970s
- 1977
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
Assistant Camera
Appearances4
2020s
- 2024
Alien Contact
Self
2010s
- 2012
THE NIGHTMARE ISN'T OVER! the making of Halloween II
Self
2000s
- 2002
Halloween: Resurrection - Webcam Special
Self (voice) (uncredited)
1990s
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Self · 1 episode