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John Campbell McTiernan Jr. (born January 8, 1951) is an American retired filmmaker. He is best known for his action films, including Predator (1987), Die Hard (1988), and The Hunt for Red October (1990).
John McTiernan is a director and producer of action movies such as Die Hard, Predator and The Hunt for Red October. He was born in 1951 in Albany, New York, and has been married four times. He also faced a criminal-wiretapping case in 2010.
- January 1, 1
- 1.83 m
- Albany, New York, USA
Apr 19, 2024 · John McTiernan on his career, Shakespeare, and the language of film – Toisto. John McTiernan feels like a gentle soul. Sitting across from me in the lobby of the hotel, he’s as quick to smile as he is to flare up when he remembers something that agitates him. He’s also deliberate with his words.
Learn about the life and career of John McTiernan, a director and producer of action films such as Die Hard, Predator and The Hunt for Red October. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- January 8, 1951
- Gino Orlandini
- Predator (1987) "Predator" was only John McTiernan's second feature as a director and his first hit. His prior film "Nomads" made only $2.7 million and "Die Hard" wouldn't happen until the following year.
- The Hunt For Red October (1990) "The Hunt For Red October" is a fanciful Cold War action-thriller, but also easily one of the best submarine movies ever made.
- Die Hard (1988) John McTiernan followed 1987's "Predator" with arguably the greatest action movie ever made in 1988. In two films in as many years, he made himself immortal.
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) John McTiernan has successfully subdued just about every action-adventure sub-genre. For "The Thomas Crown Affair" he pivots perfectly to make one of the best heist films ever in this thrilling and inventive remake of the 1968 original.
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Jan 15, 2022 · A comprehensive review of the legendary action director's filmography, from Predator to Die Hard to Rollerball. Find out which movies showcase his signature style and which ones fell flat or flopped.
John McTiernan. Highest Rated: 94% Die Hard (1988) Lowest Rated: 3% Rollerball (2002) Birthday: Jan 8, 1951. Birthplace: Albany, New York, USA. A leading craftsman of dynamic, large-scale ...
