Robert Mark Kamen (born October 9, 1947) is an American screenwriter, best known as the creator of The Karate Kid franchise as well as for his later collaborations with French filmmaker Luc Besson, which include the screenplay for The Fifth Element (originally devised by Besson) and the Transporter and Taken franchises.

The Karate Kid is an American martial arts drama franchise created by Robert Mark Kamen. The series follows the journey of various coming-of-age teenagers who are taught in the ways of martial arts by an experienced mentor in order to stand up for themselves after being bullied, or assert their dominance towards others.

The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first installment in the Karate Kid franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio , Pat Morita , Elisabeth Shue , and William Zabka .

Robert Mark Kamen (born October 9, 1947) is an American screenwriter, best known as the creator of The Karate Kid franchise as well as for his later collaborations with French filmmaker Luc Besson, which include the screenplay for The Fifth Element (originally devised by Besson) and the Transporter and Taken franchises.

Robert Mark Kamen (born October 9, 1947) is an American Screenwriter, film producer and winemaker best known as creator and co-creator of The Karate Kid, Transporter and Taken franchises. Since 1999 he has produced Kamen wine from his vineyards near Sonoma, California .

Apr 21, 2024 · They have made their creator, New York City’s Robert Kamen, a rich and famous behind-the-scenes screenwriter. But success hasn’t ruined this resolute traditionalist. In real life he maintains the same martial arts values he so profoundly embedded in …

Jan 14, 2008 · Screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen is a true Hollywood veteran. He earned his first onscreen credit in 1981 for his work on Taps, wrote the three Karate Kid films, and authored or co-authored the screenplays for Gladiator (1992), The Power of One, A Walk in the Clouds, and Lethal Weapon 3.

Sep 21, 2023 · In today’s episode, Julia and Ed have the pleasure of talking with Robert Mark Kamen, the man who wrote The Karate Kid and The Fifth Element.

Robert Mark Kamen is a screenwriter who has been writing for major motion pictures since the early 1980s. He is also one of the collaborators of French writer, director and producer Luc Besson. He is originally from the Bronx borough of New York City.

Jun 21, 2024 · Screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen had an experience much like the titular character Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) that led him to learning karate. Although, the idea for the film first started...