Dan O'Bannon (I) (1946–2009) |
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Dan O'Bannon was inspired at an early age by EC Comics like Tales from the Crypt and old horror films that he saw in St. Louis. He even wrote a few stories for Heavy Metal magazine (which also showed up in the film). O'Bannon got his start when he and John Carpenter collaborated on the cult sci-fi film Dark Star (1974). After a failed attempt to ...
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Born:in St. Louis, Missouri, USADied:(age 63) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Total Recall
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Blue Thunder
(TV Series) (story - 2 episodes, 1984) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1984)
- The Island
(1984)
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- Arms Race
(1984)
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5' 6" (1.68 m)Spouse:
Diane Louise Lindley (his death) (1 child)
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