Jim McBride

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Jim McBride was born on September 16, 1941 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and writer, known for The Big Easy (1986), David Holzman's Diary (1967) and Breathless (1983). He has been married to Tracy Tynan since 1982. They have two children. He was previously married to Fern Dulman. See full bio »

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September 16, 1941 in New York City, New York, USA

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Known For

The Big Easy Director

(1986)

David Holzman's Diary Director

(1967)

Breathless Director

(1983)

Glen and Randa Director

(1971)

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Director (21 credits)

2009 My Son's Wedding to My Sister-in-Law (Documentary short)

2004 Bem-Vindo a São Paulo (Documentary) (segment "Novo Mundo")

2001 Six Feet Under (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Brotherhood (2001)

2000 Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back (TV Movie)

1997 Dead by Midnight (TV Movie)

1997 The Informant

1997 Pronto (TV Movie)

1995 Fallen Angels (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Fearless (1995)

1994 Uncovered

1993 The Wrong Man

1990-1991 The Wonder Years (TV Series) (3 episodes)

- Christmas Party (1991)

- Daddy's Little Girl (1990)

- The Glee Club (1990)

1991 Blood Ties (TV Movie)

1989 Great Balls of Fire!

1986 The Big Easy

1986 The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1 episode)

- The Once and Future King/A Saucer of Loneliness (1986) ... (segment "The Once and Future King")

1983 Breathless

1974 A Hard Day for Archie

1973 My Girlfriend's Wedding (Documentary)

1971 Pictures from Life's Other Side (Documentary)

1971 Glen and Randa

1967 David Holzman's Diary

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Writer (9 credits)

2009 My Son's Wedding to My Sister-in-Law (Documentary short)

1994 Uncovered (screenplay)

1989 Great Balls of Fire! (screenplay)

1986 The Big Easy (screenplay - uncredited)

1983 Breathless (screenplay)

1974 A Hard Day for Archie (written by)

1973 My Girlfriend's Wedding (Documentary) (writer)

1971 Glen and Randa (screenplay)

1967 David Holzman's Diary (uncredited)

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Editor (4 credits)

2009 My Son's Wedding to My Sister-in-Law (Documentary short)

1973 My Girlfriend's Wedding (Documentary)

1971 Pictures from Life's Other Side (Documentary)

1967 David Holzman's Diary (uncredited)

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Actor (2 credits)

1979 Last Embrace
Man in Cantina

1974 A Hard Day for Archie
Man at Elevator

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Cinematographer (2 credits)

2004 Bem-Vindo a São Paulo (Documentary)

1971 Pictures from Life's Other Side (Documentary)

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Producer (1 credit)

1967 David Holzman's Diary (producer)

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Sound department (1 credit)

1968 Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968 (Documentary) (sound)

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Thanks (3 credits)

2010/I Salvation Road (Short) (special thanks)

2008 A Necessary Death (thanks)

2001 An American Rhapsody (the producers and director wish to thank)

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Self (6 credits)

2010 P.O.V. (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- The Beaches of Agnes (2010) ... Himself

2008 Les plages d'Agnès (Documentary)
Himself

1997 Birth of a Nation (Documentary)
Himself

1989 De película (TV Series)
Himself - Interviewee

- Episode dated 25 December 1989 (1989) ... Himself - Interviewee

1973 My Girlfriend's Wedding (Documentary)
Himself

1971 Pictures from Life's Other Side (Documentary)
Himself (uncredited)

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Personal Details

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)

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Personal Quote:

I don't think you can avoid expressing yourself through what you do. Take the example of even a rotten, hack director. His films are dishonest and pretentious. Yet they're a perfect expression of what he is. Because he made them. And you see him through them. He's a false person. If he were a more open and real person, more honest with himself, he would make good films instead of bad films.