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John Wilden Hughes Jr. (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He began his career in 1970 as an author of humorous essays and stories for the National Lampoon magazine.
John Hughes was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who created memorable comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s. He wrote and directed classics like "The Breakfast Club", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", and "Home Alone", and also worked as a comedy writer and advertising agent.
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May 2, 2024 · John Hughes was an American film director, writer, and producer who in the 1980s established the modern American teen movie as a genre. Hughes successfully portrayed the reality of adolescent life while maintaining a funny and lighthearted tone.
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Learn about the life and career of John Hughes, an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who created memorable comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s. Find out his influences, achievements, and personal struggles in this comprehensive biography.
- February 18, 1950
- August 6, 2009
John Hughes, the influential writer-director who captured the humor and angst of the teen experience, 1980s style, in hit movies such as “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris...
John Hughes was a prolific writer, director and producer of teen-oriented comedies in the 1980s and early 1990s. See his movies, ratings, reviews, and box office results on Rotten Tomatoes.
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A tribute to the late director John Hughes, who created the modern American teenager film and made a lasting impact on cinema. Read his interviews, filmography, quotes and legacy from Roger Ebert.
