Paul Brickman (April 23, 1949) is an American screenwriter and film director, born in Chicago. He is best known for the film Risky Business, which he directed and wrote. His father, Morrie Brickman, created the comic strips "Small Society," "Pic-trix," "Crosscut," and "Blue Chips," as well commercial work, including the brand character for Duncan Yoyos. Paul was raised in Highland Park, Illinois. Even as a young child, he could observe his father's massive drawing studio in their home. Paul went to West Ridge Elementary School, Red Oak Middle School and Highland Park High School, all in Highland Park. He graduated from high school and then went to and graduated from Claremont McKenna College.