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Daniel Thomas O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor, usually in the science fiction and horror genres. O'Bannon wrote the screenplay for Alien, adapted from a story he wrote with Ronald Shusett.
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- Daniel Thomas O'Bannon, September 30, 1946, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
- Screenwriter, director, actor
- December 17, 2009 (aged 63), Los Angeles, California, US
Dan O'Bannon was a sci-fi and horror filmmaker who co-wrote Alien and directed The Return of the Living Dead. He also appeared in documentaries and interviews about his work and influences.
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- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Dec 21, 2009 · Dan O’Bannon, whose screenplays for “Alien,” “Total Recall,” “The Return of the Living Dead” and other films made him a cult hero among science fiction aficionados, died on Thursday ...
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Dan O'Bannon was a sci-fi/horror writer and director who co-wrote Alien and Dark Star with John Carpenter. He also wrote Total Recall, Lifeforce and The Return of the Living Dead.
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- December 17, 2009
- September 30, 1946
Remembering the late, great Dan O'Bannon This article is more than 14 years old This unassuming, multitalented film-maker, who has died aged 63, was best known as the brain behind Alien.
Apr 3, 2024 · In the early 70s, young filmmakers John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon created a spaceship tale for a graduation project – little knowing it would influence Alien and many other works. Made for...
Dec 19, 2007 · Dan O'Bannon was the writer of Alien, Total Recall and Dark Star, and the director of Return of the Living Dead. He talks to Den of Geek about his career, influences and experiences in the sci-fi genre.
