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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 In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
John Carpenter was
76 in In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sun, Nov 24 2024
Poster of Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
John Carpenter was
76 in Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 31 2024
Poster of In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
John Carpenter was
74 in In Search of Darkness: Part III
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 25 2022
Poster of Halloween in Hollywood
Halloween in Hollywood
John Carpenter was
74 in Halloween in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 01 2022
Poster of Studio 666
Studio 666
John Carpenter was
74 in Studio 666
as 'Engineer'.
Thu, Feb 24 2022
Poster of In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
John Carpenter was
74 in In Search of Tomorrow
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, Feb 19 2022
Poster of The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
John Carpenter was
73 in The History of Metal and Horror
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
John Carpenter was
73 in Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 25 2021
Poster of In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
John Carpenter was
72 in In Search of Darkness: Part II
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
John Carpenter was
72 in AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 14 2020
Poster of The Rise of the Synths
The Rise of the Synths
John Carpenter was
71 in The Rise of the Synths
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 15 2019
Poster of 1982: Hollywood Summer
1982: Hollywood Summer
John Carpenter was
71 in 1982: Hollywood Summer
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
John Carpenter was
71 in In Search of Darkness
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 2019
Poster of Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
John Carpenter was
70 in Henchman: The Al Leong Story
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
John Carpenter was
70 in John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 31 2018
Poster of Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
John Carpenter was
69 in Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Sun, Aug 06 2017
Poster of Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
John Carpenter was
69 in Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 12 2017
Poster of John Carpenter: Live At Primavera Sound 2016
John Carpenter: Live At Primavera Sound 2016
John Carpenter was
68 in John Carpenter: Live At Primavera Sound 2016
as 'Self - Keyboards'.
Thu, Jun 02 2016
Poster of It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
John Carpenter was
68 in It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 12 2016
Poster of The Puppet Man
The Puppet Man
John Carpenter was
68 in The Puppet Man
as 'The Taxi Driver'.
Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
John Carpenter was
67 in Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 19 2015
Poster of Why Horror?
Why Horror?
John Carpenter was
66 in Why Horror?
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
John Carpenter was
64 in The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 06 2012
Poster of The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
John Carpenter was
63 in The Future of Fear
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Scary Girl
Scary Girl
John Carpenter was
63 in Scary Girl
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
John Carpenter was
63 in Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
as 'Self/Host'.
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
John Carpenter was
63 in Nightmare Factory
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of The Original Monster Mash
The Original Monster Mash
John Carpenter was
63 in The Original Monster Mash
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 08 2011
Poster of Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
John Carpenter was
62 in Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
as 'Himself (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of Halloween: The Inside Story
Halloween: The Inside Story
John Carpenter was
62 in Halloween: The Inside Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 25 2010
Poster of Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
John Carpenter was
61 in Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 24 2009
Poster of The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
John Carpenter was
61 in The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 03 2009
Poster of Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
John Carpenter was
61 in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Poster of Monsterland
Monsterland
John Carpenter was
61 in Monsterland
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 29 2009
Poster of Tales from the Script
Tales from the Script
John Carpenter was
60 in Tales from the Script
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 10 2009
Poster of In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
John Carpenter was
60 in In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
John Carpenter was
60 in Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
John Carpenter was
60 in Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
John Carpenter was
60 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
John Carpenter was
60 in Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 24 2008
Poster of Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
John Carpenter was
59 in Bloodsucking Cinema
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo'
Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo'
John Carpenter was
58 in Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Big John
Big John
John Carpenter was
58 in Big John
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
John Carpenter was
58 in Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
John Carpenter was
58 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
John Carpenter was
58 in Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
John Carpenter was
58 in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
John Carpenter was
58 in Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
John Carpenter was
58 in Working with a Master: John Carpenter
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 28 2006
Poster of Hollywood's Greatest Villains
Hollywood's Greatest Villains
John Carpenter was
57 in Hollywood's Greatest Villains
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 01 2005
Poster of The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
John Carpenter was
57 in The Perfect Scary Movie
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
John Carpenter was
57 in Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 06 2005
Poster of Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
John Carpenter was
56 in Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 30 2004
Poster of Christine: Ignition
Christine: Ignition
John Carpenter was
56 in Christine: Ignition
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of Christine: Fast and Furious
Christine: Fast and Furious
John Carpenter was
56 in Christine: Fast and Furious
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of Christine: Finish Line
Christine: Finish Line
John Carpenter was
56 in Christine: Finish Line
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter was
56 in John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 23 2004
Poster of The Wages of Sin
The Wages of Sin
John Carpenter was
55 in The Wages of Sin
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of Something to Do with Death
Something to Do with Death
John Carpenter was
55 in Something to Do with Death
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of An Opera of Violence
An Opera of Violence
John Carpenter was
55 in An Opera of Violence
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
John Carpenter was
55 in Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 05 2003
Poster of Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
John Carpenter was
55 in Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
as 'Self (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 07 2003
Poster of Scoring Resident Evil
Scoring Resident Evil
John Carpenter was
54 in Scoring Resident Evil
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 15 2002
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
John Carpenter was
54 in Masters of Horror
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
John Carpenter was
54 in Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
John Carpenter was
53 in Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 04 2001
Poster of Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties
Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties
John Carpenter was
53 in Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
John Carpenter was
53 in Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
John Carpenter was
52 in Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 28 2000
Poster of Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
John Carpenter was
52 in Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
John Carpenter was
52 in The American Nightmare
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
John Carpenter was
52 in Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 13 2000
Poster of Halloween: Unmasked
Halloween: Unmasked
John Carpenter was
51 in Halloween: Unmasked
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
John Carpenter was
50 in The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 08 1998
Poster of After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
John Carpenter was
47 in After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
John Carpenter was
47 in Village of the Damned
as 'Man at Gas Station Phone'.
Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
John Carpenter was
46 in Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams
John Carpenter was
46 in The Silence of the Hams
as 'Trenchcoat Man / Gimp'.
Fri, Mar 11 1994
Poster of Body Bags
Body Bags
John Carpenter was
45 in Body Bags
as 'Coroner'.
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 'Helicopter Pilot'.
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Fear in the Dark
Fear in the Dark
John Carpenter was
43 in Fear in the Dark
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of Horror Cafe
Horror Cafe
John Carpenter was
42 in Horror Cafe
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 11 1990
Poster of First Works
First Works
John Carpenter was
41 in First Works
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 10 1989
Poster of Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
John Carpenter was
40 in Stephen King's World of Horror
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of They Live
They Live
John Carpenter was
40 in They Live
as 'Voice That Says 'Sleep''.
Fri, Nov 04 1988
Poster of The Making of 'They Live'
The Making of 'They Live'
John Carpenter was
39 in The Making of 'They Live'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
John Carpenter was
38 in The Boy Who Could Fly
as 'The Coupe de Villes'.
Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
John Carpenter was
38 in Big Trouble in Little China
as 'Worker in Chinatown (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
John Carpenter was
37 in Stephen King's World of Horror
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Starman
Starman
John Carpenter was
36 in Starman
as 'Man in Helicopter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 13 1984
Poster of The Thing
The Thing
John Carpenter was
34 in The Thing
as 'Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of The Making of 'The Thing'
The Making of 'The Thing'
John Carpenter was
34 in The Making of 'The Thing'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film
John Carpenter was
33 in Take One: Fear on Film
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Escape from New York
Escape from New York
John Carpenter was
33 in Escape from New York
as 'Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player'.
Sat, May 23 1981
Poster of The Fog
The Fog
John Carpenter was
32 in The Fog
as 'Bennett'.
Thu, Feb 07 1980
Poster of Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
John Carpenter was
31 in Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Halloween
Halloween
John Carpenter was
30 in Halloween
as 'Paul (voice) / Michael Myers (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
John Carpenter was
28 in Assault on Precinct 13
as 'Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of Dark Star
Dark Star
John Carpenter was
26 in Dark Star
as 'Talby Voice'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Carpenter on Quatermass
Carpenter on Quatermass
John Carpenter will be
76+ in Carpenter on Quatermass
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story
Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story
John Carpenter will be
76+ in Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story
Unreleased
Poster of The Reality Trip
The Reality Trip
John Carpenter will be
76+ in The Reality Trip
as 'self'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Thing Expanded
The Thing Expanded
John Carpenter will be
76+ in The Thing Expanded
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
John Carpenter was
76+ in John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 03 2024
Poster of Amityville: An Origin Story
Amityville: An Origin Story
John Carpenter was
75+ in Amityville: An Origin Story
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 2023
Poster of Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
John Carpenter was
74+ in Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
First Air Date
Tue, May 24 2022
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
John Carpenter was
71+ in The Movies That Made Us
as 'Self (Archival Footage)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
John Carpenter was
67+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Track Stories
Track Stories
John Carpenter was
67+ in Track Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of The Director's Chair
The Director's Chair
John Carpenter was
66+ in The Director's Chair
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
John Carpenter was
66+ in The Real History of Science Fiction
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of A History of Horror
A History of Horror
John Carpenter was
62+ in A History of Horror
as ' Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2010
Poster of 100 Scariest Movie Moments
100 Scariest Movie Moments
John Carpenter was
56+ in 100 Scariest Movie Moments
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of Through the Night with...
Through the Night with...
John Carpenter was
54+ in Through the Night with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
John Carpenter was
10+ in The Rifleman
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Carpenter was
7+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955