Raja Gosnell

Raja Raymond Gosnell (born December 9, 1958) is an American filmmaker and editor. He is known for directing comedies and family films, many of which are franchises. Among his best known works are Never Been Kissed, Big Momma's House, Scooby-Doo, Home Alone 3, and Yours, Mine & Ours. Early life Gosnell is named after his father's friend Raja Mohideen. He was born in Los Angeles, California on December 9, 1958. Career Gosnell's career started in 1980 when he worked with director Robert Altman as an assistant editor on Popeye. His first solo credit as an editor was on the film The Silence. Afterward, Gosnell would serve as editor on a number of films, including Teen Wolf Too, Pretty Woman, and Rookie of the Year. He is also known for his collaboration with director Chris Columbus, for whom he edited the films Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and Mrs. Doubtfire.