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Writer
Occupations
Actor, Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
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Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
University of Southern California, McCluer High School, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (דָּן)
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Dan O'Bannon is known for writing.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA (died at age 63).
2 awards including Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
Dan O'Bannon has 7 credits in our database.
Studied at University of Southern California.
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (2)
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Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Dan O'Bannon?
Dan O'Bannon was born on and passed away on at the age of 63.
Where was Dan O'Bannon born?
Dan O'Bannon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
What movies or shows has Dan O'Bannon been in?
Dan O'Bannon has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007), Bleeders (1997), The Resurrected (1991), Total Recall (1990), Aliens (1986).
What is Dan O'Bannon known for?
Dan O'Bannon is primarily known as a writer. 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…
Where can I find more information about Dan O'Bannon?
You can find more about Dan O'Bannon on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
