Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Film producer, Film director, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Residences
Lake Forest
Education
University of Arizona, Glenbrook North High School, Arizona State University
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
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Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 34
Career
Career spanning 39 years (1982-2021)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Tiger
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Filmography (29)
AWARDS (1)
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Pulitzer Prize
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Biography
John Hughes (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed and scripted some of the most successful films of the 1980s and 1990s, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Weird Science, The Breakfast Club, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Uncle Buck, Career Opportunities, 101 Dalmatians, Home Alone, and its sequels, Home Alone 2 and Home Alone 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Hughes?
John Hughes was born on and passed away on at the age of 59.
Where was John Hughes born?
John Hughes was born in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has John Hughes been in?
John Hughes has 29 credits in our database. Notable titles include Home Sweet Home Alone (2021), Una Maid en Manhattan (2011), Beethoven's 5th (2003), Home Alone 4 (2002), New Port South (2001).
What is John Hughes known for?
John Hughes is primarily known as a writer. John Hughes (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed and scripted some of the most…
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