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Joe Dante
AKA: Joseph James Dante Jr.
Directing
Born: 1946
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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Biography
Joseph James Dante Jr. (born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.
Dante's output includes the films Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Small Soldiers (1998), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). His work for television and cable include the social satire The Second Civil War (1997), episodes of the anthology series Masters of Horror ("Homecoming" and "The Screwfly Solution") and Amazing Stories, as well as Police Squad! and Hawaii Five-0.
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Dante's output includes the films Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Small Soldiers (1998), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). His work for television and cable include the social satire The Second Civil War (1997), episodes of the anthology series Masters of Horror ("Homecoming" and "The Screwfly Solution") and Amazing Stories, as well as Police Squad! and Hawaii Five-0.
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Known For
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Consulting Producer
2023 · US
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self
2022 · US
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Self - Host
2020 · US
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self
2018 · US
MacGyver
Director
2016 · US
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Director
2016 · US
The Real History of Science Fiction
Himself
2014 · US
100 Scariest Movie Moments
Self
2004 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai | 2023 | Consulting Producer |
| The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time | 2022 | Self |
| Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time | 2020 | Self - Host |
| Eli Roth's History of Horror | 2018 | Self |
| MacGyver | 2016 | Director |
| DC's Legends of Tomorrow | 2016 | Director |
| The Real History of Science Fiction | 2014 | Himself |
| 100 Scariest Movie Moments | 2004 | Self |
| CSI: NY | 2004 | Director |
| Leçon de Cinéma | 2004 | Self |
| Night Visions | 2001 | Director |
| Eerie, Indiana | 1991 | Director |
| Eerie, Indiana | 1991 | Director |
| Amazing Stories | 1985 | Director |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985 | Director |