Richard Jenkins

Cheaper By The Dozen (2003)

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The 2003 remake of “Cheaper by the Dozen,” starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, while set in Illinois, was actually filmed in Southern California. The Baker family moves into this home, which can be found in the Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles. The same home also appeared in the sequel, “Cheaper by the Dozen 2,” as well as such films as “The Initiation of Sarah,” “The Killing Kind,” “My Tutor” and “Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation” and such TV series as “Murder, She Wrote,” “Perry Mason” and “Scarecrow and Mrs. King.”

LOCATION: 357 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

The birthday party takes place at this home, located just a couple doors down.

LOCATION: 419 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Kate, played by Bonnie Hunt, makes a phone call to Tom, played by Steve Martin, from the lobby of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown L.A.  The hotel is a staple of film, having appeared in such movies as “Independence Day,” “Ghostbusters,” “Fight Club,” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Enough,” “Oppenheimer” and many more.

LOCATION: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Step Brothers (2008)

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In the 2008 comedy “Step Brothers,” Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly famously waged war on the front lawn to this house in Altadena, where their characters find themselves suddenly living together.

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LOCATION: 1987 Midwick Dr, Altadena, CA 91001

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The spot where Brennan and Dale, played by Ferrell and Reilly respectively, get beat up by child bullies was filmed at Veteran’s Hospital in North Hills.  There are quite a number of buildings and roads on the premises,  so it can be tricky finding the exact spot used in the film.  To locate it, you must first turn onto Puller Rd.  Each building has a large number on it.  A bit down Puller Rd, you’ll see the building from the film, which is building 4.  It can be easily identified by the long wall surrounding the yard in front of it. The same building was also featured in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween,” as well as such films as “Argo” and “Accepted.”

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LOCATION: 16111 Plummer St, North Hills, CA 91343