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John Hughes (filmmaker) John Wilden Hughes Jr. [2] (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. He went on in Hollywood to write, produce and sometimes direct some of the most successful ...
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Learn about the life and career of John Hughes, an American writer, producer, and director of classic teen comedies. Find out his influences, achievements, and personal struggles in this comprehensive biography.
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- Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Aug. 7, 2009 12 AM PT. 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 ...
Apr 19, 2024 · John Hughes (born February 18, 1950, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.—died August 6, 2009, New York, New York) 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 some of the most 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
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Aug 7, 2009 · John Wilden Hughes Jr. was born on Feb. 18, 1950, in Lansing, Mich. His family moved when he was 13, to the Chicago area. His father worked in sales, and he lived in a middle-class, all-American ...
Aug 6, 2009 · 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.
