Joe Dante
🎂 Nov 28, 1946 (79)
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Joe Dante is a director whose career stretches back to the 1960s. Their best-known work is the film Gremlins. Their filmography further includes Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Small Soldiers. They have directed 30 films and 14 TV productions, working mainly across genres like comedy, horror, fantasy.
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Gremlins
1984
The 'Burbs
1989
Small Soldiers
1998
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
2003
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Innerspace
1987
Piranha
1978
Explorers
1985
The Howling
1981
Nightmare Cinema
2018
The Hole
2009
Burying the Ex
2014
Matinee
1993
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
Trapped Ashes
2006
Hollywood Boulevard
1976
Splatter
2009
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joe Dante?
Joe Dante is 79 years old, born on November 28, 1946 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA.
Where is Joe Dante from?
Joe Dante was born in Morristown, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Joe Dante?
Joe Dante is best known as a director/writer for Gremlins, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Small Soldiers.
How many movies has Joe Dante directed?
Joe Dante has directed/written 31 films and worked on 14 TV shows.
What was Joe Dante's first movie?
Joe Dante's first credited film was Labrintus ().
What is Joe Dante's most recent movie?
Joe Dante's most recent movie is Nightmare Cinema (2018).
What are Joe Dante's best movies?
Joe Dante's most acclaimed films include: Gremlins (1984), Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Small Soldiers (1998), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Innerspace (1987).
What TV shows has Joe Dante created or directed?
Joe Dante is known for TV work including: DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, CSI: NY.
How long has Joe Dante been working in film?
Joe Dante has been active since 1968 — a career spanning 58 years.
Joe Dante
1946-11-28 · Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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.Joe Dante, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.