About John Carpenter
John Carpenter is a renowned director born in Carthage, New York, USA, with 258 credits to their name.
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.
Most films in Carpenter's career were initially commercial and critical failures, with the notable exceptions of Halloween (1978), The Fog (1980), Escap...
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Portfolio Overview
John Carpenter has contributed to 184 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.6/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
Active since 1974 — present (52 years), John Carpenter has built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for director. John Carpenter has worked behind the scenes on 128 productions and on 19 TV projects.
Current Popularity
John Carpenter has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 3.5.
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Which titles feature work by John Carpenter?
John Carpenter has contributed to acclaimed titles including The Thing, The Thing, The Thing and more. That is 258 credits in total. Primary field: director.
John Carpenter — what are they known for?
Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are The Thing, The Thing. The career now spans over 52 years.
How many titles does John Carpenter have?
Credited on 111 on-screen roles, 128 crew credits in feature films and 14 television titles. 258 screen credits in total.
John Carpenter — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story, Carpenter, Carpenter.
Where can I watch titles with John Carpenter?
TasteRay shows streaming availability for these titles. We aggregate data from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max and 50+ other services. In our catalogue: 239 films from this filmography.
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