John Erick Dowdle
Among the names in the crawl at the end sits John Erick Dowdle, an American director whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. In cinemas, 'As Above, So Below' is the work that landed. Among the rest of the credits, 'Devil' stands out. The career now covers more than 21 years.
John Erick Dowdle
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Among the names in the crawl at the end sits John Erick Dowdle, an American director whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. In cinemas, 'As Above, So Below' is the work that landed. Among the rest of the credits, 'Devil' stands out. The career now covers more than 21 years.
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How old is John Erick Dowdle and where are they from?
John Erick Dowdle is 53 years old, born on December 9, 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Erick Dowdle?
John Erick Dowdle is best known for directing As Above, So Below, Devil, No Escape.
How many movies has John Erick Dowdle directed?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), John Erick Dowdle has directed or written 6 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was John Erick Dowdle's first movie?
The career of John Erick Dowdle began with School for Scumbags ().
What is John Erick Dowdle's most recent movie or series?
John Erick Dowdle's most recent release is Marshals, which premiered on March 1, 2026.
What TV shows has John Erick Dowdle created or directed?
On television, John Erick Dowdle has appeared in Marshals, Waco, Joe Pickett, Waco: The Aftermath.
John Erick Dowdle
1972-12-09 · St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
John Erick Dowdle (born December 9, 1972) is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for horror films. He usually works with his brother Drew Dowdle as a producer and co-screenwriter.
With his brother Drew Dowdle as a producer and/or co-screenwriter, John Erick Dowdle directed the horror films Quarantine, Devil, based on a storybook from M. Night Shyamalan, and As Above, So Below, as well as the 2015 thriller film No Escape.
In 2017, Dowdle co-created the miniseries Waco with his brother, which aired on Paramount Network in 2018.