Joe Dante

Born: 1946-11-28

Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey, USA

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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Known For

Gremlins
Trafficked
Small Soldiers
Innerspace
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Sleepwalkers
Explorers
The 'Burbs
Piranha
Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Top Movie Credits

Gremlins Director
Trafficked Executive Producer
Small Soldiers Director
Innerspace Director
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Director
Sleepwalkers Lab Assistant
Explorers Director
The 'Burbs Director
Piranha Editor
Looney Tunes: Back in Action Director