Dan O'Bannon

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

1.5099

Gender

Male

Birthday

30-Sep-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Also Known As
  • Daniel Thomas O'Bannon
  • Daniel O'Bannon

Dan O'Bannon

Biography

Daniel Thomas "Dan" O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. He is best known for his work on "Alien" (1979), "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985) and "Total Recall" (1990).


Credits

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) Character: Self
Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.
Dan O'Bannon: Crafting Fear Dan O'Bannon: Crafting Fear (2003) Character: N/A
Documentary about Dead & Buried.
Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' (2006) Character: Self
Making of 'Blue Thunder'
Judson's Release Judson's Release (1971) Character: Breather
Dan O’Bannon stars in one of the first iterations of the classic "the babysitter and the man upstairs" urban legend that would go on to influence such films as "Black Christmas" (1974), "Halloween" (1978) and "When a Stranger Calls" (1979).
Area 51: The Alien Interview Area 51: The Alien Interview (1997) Character: Alien Interviewer
A documentary about aliens and UFOs with re-enactments of alien interviews and video of a supposedly real video of an alien being interviewed by government officials.
The Alien Legacy The Alien Legacy (1999) Character: Self
A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Alien'
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007) Character: Self
Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack - as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians - this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema.
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) Character: (archive footage)
THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VHS mixtapes from the crackpots at AGFA—including two that have only ever been available theatrically.
Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures (2007) Character: Self
French artist and author Jean Giraud is one of the most famous and influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time. He achieved his greatest fame as Moebius - not so much a pseudonym as an alter ego. With his triple-split personality - Jean Giraud, Moebius, Gir - he succeeded in making his work accessible in popular comic strip series like Blueberry, in metaphysical fantasies like John Difool and, not least, to a broad public, with set designs for films such as The Fifth Element. In Moebius Redux - A Life in Pictures an exceptional artist tells his life's and work's story. Extraordinary views on Paris, Los Angeles and the Mexican desert build a visual link between his life and his artistic universe, accompanied by the electronic soundtrack composed by "Kraftwerk" legend Karl Bartos.
The Alien Saga The Alien Saga (2002) Character: Self
In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. The brilliant and terrifying result reinvented the horror and science fiction genres, creating one of the most successful and celebrated film franchises in Hollywood history. This award-winning, feature-length documentary explores the series.
Dark Star Dark Star (1974) Character: Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 (2020) Character: Self
Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our kick-off tape, we’ve curated an hour-long joyride through the hallowed halls of “behind the scenes” horror. Our team has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support during these difficult times. So this is our way of saying thanks! The price is set at 99 cents, which is the lowest possible option that Vimeo offers. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this. But if you’re able to donate more to our non-profit mission, there’s also an option to pay what you want. Thank you for your continued support, and remember: “DIDN’T YOU USED TO BE SATAN?”
Good Morning, Dan Good Morning, Dan (1968) Character: N/A
Set in the future of 2006, an old man forced into a daily routine by an automated system reminisces about his younger years.
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007) Character: Self
This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.
The Beast Within: Making Alien The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) Character: Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (2010) Character: Himself (Archival Footage)
Exploring the controversial story behind John Carpenter (Halloween & The Thing) and writer Dan O Bannon's (Alien & Return of the Living Dead) from first feature film. From its humble beginnings as a USC student film, to its modern day status as a cult masterpiece. It also offers a rare glimpse inside the creative minds of two USC film students... who would eventually go on to change the way horror films are made.
Jodorowsky's Dune Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) Character: Self - V/FX Artist (voice) (archive footage)
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011) Character: Himself
Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."



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