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John Sayles

Bio: John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Sayles, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Thu, Sep 28 1950
Birthplace: Schenectady, New York, USA
John Sayles is 74 years old
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Poster of John Sayles and Gregory Nava
John Sayles and Gregory Nava
John Sayles was 73 in John Sayles and Gregory Nava as 'Themself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 2024
Poster of 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
John Sayles was 72 in 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2022
Poster of Algren
Algren
John Sayles was 71 in Algren as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of Corona Film Club
Corona Film Club
John Sayles was 70 in Corona Film Club as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of Texas Red
Texas Red
John Sayles was 70 in Texas Red as 'Governor Johnson (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2021
Poster of Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
John Sayles was 69 in Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2020
Poster of Them That Work
Them That Work
John Sayles was 69 in Them That Work as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 2019
Poster of The Umbrella
The Umbrella
John Sayles was 65 in The Umbrella as 'Pastor Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2016
Poster of The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
John Sayles was 64 in The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 2015
Poster of That Guy Dick Miller
That Guy Dick Miller
John Sayles was 63 in That Guy Dick Miller as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2014
Poster of The Normals
The Normals
John Sayles was 62 in The Normals as 'Dr. Marx'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2012
Poster of Casting By
Casting By
John Sayles was 62 in Casting By as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of Corman's World
Corman's World
John Sayles was 61 in Corman's World as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2011
Poster of Great Directors
Great Directors
John Sayles was 58 in Great Directors as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of In the Electric Mist
In the Electric Mist
John Sayles was 58 in In the Electric Mist as 'Michael Goldman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2009
Poster of The Toe Tactic
The Toe Tactic
John Sayles was 58 in The Toe Tactic as 'Cramden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 2009
Poster of Obscene
Obscene
John Sayles was 57 in Obscene as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Alligator Author
Alligator Author
John Sayles was 56 in Alligator Author as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Honeydripper
Honeydripper
John Sayles was 56 in Honeydripper as 'Zeke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of Edge of Outside
Edge of Outside
John Sayles was 55 in Edge of Outside as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 2006
Poster of Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States
Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States
John Sayles was 55 in Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 2006
Poster of Tell Them Who You Are
Tell Them Who You Are
John Sayles was 53 in Tell Them Who You Are as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 2004
Poster of Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
John Sayles was 52 in Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Sunshine State
Sunshine State
John Sayles was 51 in Sunshine State as 'Man who almost got hit by a golf ball (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 2002
Poster of Girlfight
Girlfight
John Sayles was 49 in Girlfight as 'Science Teacher'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000
Poster of A Constant Forge
A Constant Forge
John Sayles was 49 in A Constant Forge as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
John Sayles was 46 in Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Gridlock'd
Gridlock'd
John Sayles was 46 in Gridlock'd as 'Cop #1'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1997
Poster of My Life's in Turnaround
My Life's in Turnaround
John Sayles was 43 in My Life's in Turnaround as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1994
Poster of Matinee
Matinee
John Sayles was 42 in Matinee as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1993
Poster of Passion Fish
Passion Fish
John Sayles was 42 in Passion Fish as 'Soap Opera Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of Malcolm X
Malcolm X
John Sayles was 42 in Malcolm X as 'FBI Agent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1992
Poster of Straight Talk
Straight Talk
John Sayles was 41 in Straight Talk as 'Guy Girardi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of City of Hope
City of Hope
John Sayles was 41 in City of Hope as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Little Vegas
Little Vegas
John Sayles was 40 in Little Vegas as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1990
Poster of La fine della notte
La fine della notte
John Sayles was 39 in La fine della notte as 'Wayne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1989
Poster of Untamagiru
Untamagiru
John Sayles was 38 in Untamagiru as 'US High Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out
John Sayles was 37 in Eight Men Out as 'Ring Lardner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Matewan
Matewan
John Sayles was 36 in Matewan as 'Hardshell Preacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987
Poster of Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes
John Sayles was 36 in Unnatural Causes as 'Lloyd'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1986
Poster of Something Wild
Something Wild
John Sayles was 36 in Something Wild as 'Motorcycle Cop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of Hard Choices
Hard Choices
John Sayles was 34 in Hard Choices as 'Don'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1985
Poster of The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet
John Sayles was 33 in The Brother from Another Planet as 'Man in Black'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Lianna
Lianna
John Sayles was 32 in Lianna as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of The Howling
The Howling
John Sayles was 30 in The Howling as 'Morgue Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1981
Poster of Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven
John Sayles was 29 in Return of the Secaucus Seven as 'Howie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Piranha
Piranha
John Sayles was 27 in Piranha as 'Army Sentry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1978
Poster of Them That Work
Them That Work
John Sayles will be 74+ in Them That Work
Movie Released: 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 The Story of Film: An Odyssey
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
John Sayles was 60+ in The Story of Film: An Odyssey as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
John Sayles was 60+ in Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Poster of Independent Focus
Independent Focus
John Sayles was 47+ in Independent Focus as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Scene by Scene
Scene by Scene
John Sayles was 46+ in Scene by Scene as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 10 1997
Poster of Baseball
Baseball
John Sayles was 43+ in Baseball as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
John Sayles was 39+ in Shannon's Deal as 'Ronnie Nash'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1990
Poster of Square One Television
Square One Television
John Sayles was 36+ in Square One Television as 'Roy 'Lefty' Cobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 1987