Bob Gale (May 25, 1951, University City, Missouri), born Michael Robert Gale, is an American screenwriter who amongst other things co-wrote Back to the Future with writing partner Robert Zemeckis and also wrote the two sequels for the film. Zemeckis and Gale have also written many other films together, such as 1941 and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. In 2002 Gale moved into directing when he directed his first feature length film, Interstate 60.
He has also written for Marvel Comics Daredevil title.
