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John Carpenter

Bio: An American film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, composer, and occasional actor. Although Carpenter has worked in numerous film genres in his four-decade career, his name is most commonly associated with horror and science fiction
Born: Fri, Jan 16 1948
Birthplace: Carthage, New York, USA
John Carpenter is 76 years old
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Poster of Death of a Unicorn
Death of a Unicorn
John Carpenter will be
77 in Death of a Unicorn
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 03 2025
Poster of Looking for Michael
Looking for Michael
John Carpenter was
76 in Looking for Michael
as 'Music'.
Thu, Oct 31 2024
Poster of High Impact
High Impact
John Carpenter was
76 in High Impact
as 'Music'.
Wed, Feb 14 2024
Poster of Halloween Ends
Halloween Ends
John Carpenter was
74 in Halloween Ends
as 'Original Music Composer, Characters, Executive Producer'.
Wed, Oct 12 2022
Poster of Firestarter
Firestarter
John Carpenter was
74 in Firestarter
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, May 12 2022
Poster of Studio 666
Studio 666
John Carpenter was
74 in Studio 666
as 'Music'.
Thu, Feb 24 2022
Poster of Halloween Kills
Halloween Kills
John Carpenter was
73 in Halloween Kills
as 'Original Music Composer, Characters, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 14 2021
Poster of Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
John Carpenter was
73 in Prince of Darkness
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Sun, Jun 13 2021
Poster of Halloween
Halloween
John Carpenter was
70 in Halloween
as 'Executive Producer, Original Music Composer, Characters, Producer'.
Thu, Oct 18 2018
Poster of The Puppet Man
The Puppet Man
John Carpenter was
68 in The Puppet Man
as 'Music'.
Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of Halloween: Harvest of Souls, 1985
Halloween: Harvest of Souls, 1985
John Carpenter was
65 in Halloween: Harvest of Souls, 1985
as 'Characters'.
Tue, Apr 16 2013
Poster of Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
John Carpenter was
64 in Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
as 'Thanks'.
Mon, Mar 12 2012
Poster of The Ward
The Ward
John Carpenter was
62 in The Ward
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 13 2010
Poster of Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas
Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas
John Carpenter was
62 in Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas
as 'Thanks'.
Mon, May 10 2010
Poster of Halloween
Halloween
John Carpenter was
59 in Halloween
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Aug 31 2007
Poster of Pro-Life
Pro-Life
John Carpenter was
58 in Pro-Life
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 24 2006
Poster of Cigarette Burns
Cigarette Burns
John Carpenter was
57 in Cigarette Burns
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 16 2005
Poster of The Fog
The Fog
John Carpenter was
57 in The Fog
as 'Producer, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
John Carpenter was
57 in Assault on Precinct 13
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Wed, Jan 19 2005
Poster of The Nightmare Ends on Halloween
The Nightmare Ends on Halloween
John Carpenter was
56 in The Nightmare Ends on Halloween
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of Vampires: Los Muertos
Vampires: Los Muertos
John Carpenter was
54 in Vampires: Los Muertos
as 'Music, Executive Producer'.
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Halloween: Resurrection
Halloween: Resurrection
John Carpenter was
54 in Halloween: Resurrection
as 'Characters'.
Mon, Jul 01 2002
Poster of Ghosts of Mars
Ghosts of Mars
John Carpenter was
53 in Ghosts of Mars
as 'Director, Original Music Composer, Writer'.
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Nunca asistas a este tipo de fiestas
Nunca asistas a este tipo de fiestas
John Carpenter was
52 in Nunca asistas a este tipo de fiestas
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, May 10 2000
Poster of Silent Predators
Silent Predators
John Carpenter was
51 in Silent Predators
as 'Teleplay'.
Sun, Jun 13 1999
Poster of Vampires
Vampires
John Carpenter was
50 in Vampires
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
John Carpenter was
50 in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
as 'Characters'.
Wed, Aug 05 1998
Poster of Escape from L.A.
Escape from L.A.
John Carpenter was
48 in Escape from L.A.
as 'Director, Screenplay, Characters, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 09 1996
Poster of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
John Carpenter was
47 in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
as 'Characters, Main Title Theme Composer'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
John Carpenter was
47 in Village of the Damned
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness
John Carpenter was
47 in In the Mouth of Madness
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of Body Bags
Body Bags
John Carpenter was
45 in Body Bags
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Aug 08 1993
Poster of Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
John Carpenter was
44 in Memoirs of an Invisible Man
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Blood River
Blood River
John Carpenter was
43 in Blood River
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Mar 17 1991
Poster of El Diablo
El Diablo
John Carpenter was
42 in El Diablo
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Jul 22 1990
Poster of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
John Carpenter was
41 in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
as 'Characters, Main Title Theme Composer'.
Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of They Live
They Live
John Carpenter was
40 in They Live
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 04 1988
Poster of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
John Carpenter was
40 in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
as 'Main Title Theme Composer'.
Fri, Oct 21 1988
Poster of Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
John Carpenter was
39 in Prince of Darkness
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
John Carpenter was
38 in Big Trouble in Little China
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Black Moon Rising
Black Moon Rising
John Carpenter was
37 in Black Moon Rising
as 'Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Starman
Starman
John Carpenter was
36 in Starman
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 13 1984
Poster of The Philadelphia Experiment
The Philadelphia Experiment
John Carpenter was
36 in The Philadelphia Experiment
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 05 1984
Poster of Christine
Christine
John Carpenter was
35 in Christine
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 09 1983
Poster of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
John Carpenter was
34 in Halloween III: Season of the Witch
as 'Producer, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of The Thing
The Thing
John Carpenter was
34 in The Thing
as 'Director, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of Halloween II
Halloween II
John Carpenter was
33 in Halloween II
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of Escape from New York
Escape from New York
John Carpenter was
33 in Escape from New York
as 'Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 23 1981
Poster of The Fog
The Fog
John Carpenter was
32 in The Fog
as 'Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay'.
Thu, Feb 07 1980
Poster of Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never
John Carpenter was
31 in Better Late Than Never
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Oct 17 1979
Poster of Elvis
Elvis
John Carpenter was
31 in Elvis
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Someone's Watching Me!
Someone's Watching Me!
John Carpenter was
30 in Someone's Watching Me!
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Nov 29 1978
Poster of Halloween
Halloween
John Carpenter was
30 in Halloween
as 'Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Zuma Beach
Zuma Beach
John Carpenter was
30 in Zuma Beach
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Sep 27 1978
Poster of Eyes of Laura Mars
Eyes of Laura Mars
John Carpenter was
30 in Eyes of Laura Mars
as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Wed, Aug 02 1978
Poster of Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
John Carpenter was
28 in Assault on Precinct 13
as 'Director, Original Music Composer, Writer, Editor'.
Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of Dark Star
Dark Star
John Carpenter was
26 in Dark Star
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Original Music Composer, Original Story'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Last Foxtrot in Burbank
Last Foxtrot in Burbank
John Carpenter was
25 in Last Foxtrot in Burbank
as 'Editor'.
Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
John Carpenter was
22 in The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
as 'Writer, Music, Editor'.
Thu, Jun 11 1970
Poster of Captain Voyeur
Captain Voyeur
John Carpenter was
21 in Captain Voyeur
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 31 1969
Poster of Good Morning, Dan
Good Morning, Dan
John Carpenter was
19 in Good Morning, Dan
as 'Camera Operator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of John Carpenter's Suburban Screams
John Carpenter's Suburban Screams
John Carpenter was
75+ in John Carpenter's Suburban Screams
as 'Executive Producer, Main Title Theme Composer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 2023
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
John Carpenter was
57+ in Masters of Horror
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2005