Dale Launer (born 1952) is an American comedy screenwriter. His best-known films include Blind Date, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and My Cousin Vinny.
Launer was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and brought up in the San Fernando valley. He attended California State University, where, after changing his major to Film, he recognised his desire for a job writing and directing films. His first successful screen play was Ruthless People (1986).
In May 2007, his film Tom's Nu Heaven, which he wrote and directed, won Best Picture at the Monaco Film Festival.
Famous quotes by dale launer:
“Judge Bedford: I understand you refuse to be represented by counsel.
Walter: That’s correct, your honor.
Judge Bedford: Are you suicidal, Mr. Davis, or just plain stupid?”
—Dale Launer (b. 1953)
“You can’t juggle paté.”
—Dale Launer (b. 1953)