John Sayles
Director · Writer · Since 1984
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John Sayles is an American director whose name recurs across a run of productions. There are 21 projects on the record. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Lone Star'. 'Eight Men Out' is another credit worth naming. The trail goes back as far as 1980. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Passion Fish'.
John Sayles
Director · Writer · Since 1984
32 Directed · 2 Series
John Sayles is an American director whose name recurs across a run of productions. There are 21 projects on the record. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Lone Star'. 'Eight Men Out' is another credit worth naming. The trail goes back as far as 1980. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Passion Fish'.
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Matewan
1987
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Eight Men Out
1988
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Limbo
1999
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Passion Fish
1992
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Honeydripper
2007
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Amigo
2011
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Baby It's You
1983
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Lone Star
1996
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The Secret of Roan Inish
1994
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The Brother from Another Planet
1984
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City of Hope
1991
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Lianna
1983
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Silver City
2004
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Go for Sisters
2013
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Casa de los Babys
2003
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Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
2001
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Return of the Secaucus Seven
1980
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Sunshine State
2002
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Men with Guns
1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Sayles and where are they from?
John Sayles is 76 years old, born on September 28, 1950 in Schenectady, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Sayles?
John Sayles is best known for directing The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Howling, Piranha.
How many movies has John Sayles directed?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), John Sayles has directed or written 32 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was John Sayles's first movie?
The career of John Sayles began with I Passed This Way ().
What is John Sayles's most recent movie or series?
John Sayles's most recent release is The Gray House, which premiered on February 26, 2026.
What TV shows has John Sayles created or directed?
On television, John Sayles has appeared in The Gray House, Shannon's Deal, The ChuckleHounds.
John Sayles
1950-09-28 · Schenectady, New York, USA
John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist.