John Hughes
Director · Writer
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One of the most influential screenwriters and directors of American youth cinema. He defined the 1980s teen comedy as the creator of generational classics: he wrote and directed 'The Breakfast Club' (1985), 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986), 'Sixteen Candles' (1984) and 'Weird Science' (1985), and wrote 'Home Alone' (1990) and 'Pretty in Pink' (1986). American filmmaker and screenwriter, an absolute benchmark of youth cinema, recognized for portraying adolescence with humor and sensitivity, whose work remains deeply influential, until his death in 2009.
John Hughes
Director · Writer
One of the most influential screenwriters and directors of American youth cinema. He defined the 1980s teen comedy as the creator of generational classics: he wrote and directed 'The Breakfast Club' (1985), 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986), 'Sixteen Candles' (1984) and 'Weird Science' (1985), and wrote 'Home Alone' (1990) and 'Pretty in Pink' (1986). American filmmaker and screenwriter, an absolute benchmark of youth cinema, recognized for portraying adolescence with humor and sensitivity, whose work remains deeply influential, until his death in 2009.
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Is John Hughes still alive?
John Hughes passed away on August 6, 2009 at age 59.
What are the most famous roles of John Hughes?
John Hughes is best known for directing Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Breakfast Club.
How many movies has John Hughes directed?
Over a 27-year career (since 1982), John Hughes has directed or written 32 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was John Hughes's first movie?
The career of John Hughes began with Class Reunion (1982).
What is John Hughes's most recent movie or series?
John Hughes's most recent release is Home Sweet Home Alone, which premiered on November 11, 2021.
John Hughes
1950-02-18 · Lansing, Michigan, USA
John Wilden Hughes Jr. (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American filmmaker. He directed and scripted some of the most successful films of the 1980s and 90s, 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 3.
Hughes' movies often combined slapstick comedy with heartfelt moments.