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John Howard Carpenter (born January 16, 1948) is an American filmmaker, composer, and actor. Most commonly associated with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s, he is generally recognized as a master of the horror genre. [1] .
John Carpenter. Writer: The Fog. John Howard Carpenter was born in Carthage, New York, to mother Milton Jean (Carter) and father Howard Ralph Carpenter. His family moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where his father, a professor, was head of the music department at Western Kentucky University.
- Music Department, Writer, Composer
- January 16, 1948
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John Carpenter. Writer: The Fog. John Howard Carpenter was born in Carthage, New York, to mother Milton Jean (Carter) and father Howard Ralph Carpenter. His family moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where his father, a professor, was head of the music department at Western Kentucky University.
- Writer, Music Department, Composer
- January 16, 1948
Jan 11, 2023 · John Carpenter has nothing left to prove. The writer-director hasn’t made a movie in 13 years, and yet he’s asked about his work incessantly by reporters, fans and fellow filmmakers.
Apr 17, 2024 · John Carpenter (born January 16, 1948, Carthage, New York, U.S.) is an American filmmaker who is regarded as a master of the low-budget horror film. He often wrote, produced, and scored the movies he directed, many of which became cult classics.
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Apr 2, 2014 · A master of horror, John Carpenter created the 1978 thriller hit 'Halloween,' which has inspired and influenced countless other filmmakers.
Oct 10, 2023 · Horror icon John Carpenter returns to directing after 13 years with the Peacock horror anthology “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,” presenting six tales of true terror.