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Jan de Bont (Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born 22 October 1943) is a Dutch cinematographer, film director, and film producer. He is best known for directing the action films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996).
Jan de Bont is a Dutch-born filmmaker who has worked as a cinematographer, producer and director on various movies, including Speed, Twister and Minority Report. He was born in 1943 and has been married twice, and was once scalped by a lion on the set of Roar.
- January 1, 1
- Jan de Bont
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Learn about the life and career of Jan de Bont, a Dutch cinematographer and director of Speed, Twister and The Haunting. Find out his family, trademark, trivia and salary.
Jul 15, 2024 · With his 1996 smash now available in 4K Ultra HD, the action director recalls his first tornado and explains why he wouldn’t want to make modern blockbusters.
Jul 22, 2024 · Jan de Bont made one of the biggest one-two punches in the world of '90s blockbusters. What happened to him after a summer-movie peak?
Jul 21, 2024 · Twister director Jan de Bont explains how he mixed groundbreaking digital effects with practical ones for the 1996 classic — and where Michael Crichton came in.
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Jul 9, 2024 · 'Twister' director Jan de Bont talks about discovering 'Twisters' only after the trailer came out, and reflects on the 'Godzilla' movie he never made.