Portrait of John Badham

John Badham

Bio: John MacDonald Badham is an English-born American director of film and television, best known for the films Saturday Night Fever (1977), Blue Thunder (1983), WarGames (1983), Short Circuit (1986), and Stakeout (1987). Badham worked in television for years, before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta
Born: Fri, Aug 25 1939
Birthplace: Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
John Badham is 85 years old
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Poster of Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel
John Badham was 64 in Evel Knievel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Footsteps
Footsteps
John Badham was 64 in Footsteps as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2003
Poster of Obsessed
Obsessed
John Badham was 63 in Obsessed as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 2002
Poster of Brother's Keeper
Brother's Keeper
John Badham was 62 in Brother's Keeper as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2002
Poster of The Last Debate
The Last Debate
John Badham was 61 in The Last Debate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 2000
Poster of The Jack Bull
The Jack Bull
John Badham was 59 in The Jack Bull as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1999
Poster of Floating Away
Floating Away
John Badham was 59 in Floating Away as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1998
Poster of Incognito
Incognito
John Badham was 58 in Incognito as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of Nick of Time
Nick of Time
John Badham was 56 in Nick of Time as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of Drop Zone
Drop Zone
John Badham was 55 in Drop Zone as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1994
Poster of Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout
John Badham was 53 in Another Stakeout as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1993
Poster of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
John Badham was 53 in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Point of No Return
Point of No Return
John Badham was 53 in Point of No Return as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1993
Poster of Mood Indigo
Mood Indigo
John Badham was 53 in Mood Indigo as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
John Badham was 51 in The Hard Way as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1991
Poster of Bird on a Wire
Bird on a Wire
John Badham was 50 in Bird on a Wire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime
John Badham was 49 in Disorganized Crime as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Stakeout
Stakeout
John Badham was 47 in Stakeout as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1987
Poster of Short Circuit
Short Circuit
John Badham was 46 in Short Circuit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986
Poster of American Flyers
American Flyers
John Badham was 45 in American Flyers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of WarGames
WarGames
John Badham was 43 in WarGames as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1983
Poster of Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder
John Badham was 43 in Blue Thunder as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1983
Poster of Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
John Badham was 42 in Whose Life Is It Anyway? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1981
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
John Badham was 39 in Dracula as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1979
Poster of Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever
John Badham was 38 in Saturday Night Fever as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1977
Poster of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
John Badham was 36 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of The Keegans
The Keegans
John Badham was 36 in The Keegans as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1976
Poster of The Godchild
The Godchild
John Badham was 35 in The Godchild as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1974
Poster of Reflections of Murder
Reflections of Murder
John Badham was 35 in Reflections of Murder as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1974
Poster of The Gun
The Gun
John Badham was 35 in The Gun as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1974
Poster of The Law
The Law
John Badham was 35 in The Law as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1974
Poster of Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
John Badham was 34 in Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1974
Poster of Isn't It Shocking?
Isn't It Shocking?
John Badham was 34 in Isn't It Shocking? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of The Impatient Heart
The Impatient Heart
John Badham was 32 in The Impatient Heart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 1971
Poster of A Clear and Present Danger
A Clear and Present Danger
John Badham was 30 in A Clear and Present Danger as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1970
Poster of Dial Hot Line
Dial Hot Line
John Badham was 30 in Dial Hot Line as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1970
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
John Badham was 30 in Night Gallery as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1969
Poster of Deadlock
Deadlock
John Badham was 29 in Deadlock as 'Producer's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1969

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Siren
Siren
John Badham was 78+ in Siren as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 2018
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
John Badham was 76+ in Rush Hour as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Stitchers
Stitchers
John Badham was 75+ in Stitchers as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 02 2015
Poster of 12 Monkeys
12 Monkeys
John Badham was 75+ in 12 Monkeys as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Constantine
Constantine
John Badham was 75+ in Constantine as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of Arrow
Arrow
John Badham was 73+ in Arrow as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of The Event
The Event
John Badham was 71+ in The Event as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Nikita
Nikita
John Badham was 71+ in Nikita as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 2010
Poster of In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
John Badham was 68+ in In Plain Sight as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2008
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
John Badham was 67+ in Heroes as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Men in Trees
Men in Trees
John Badham was 67+ in Men in Trees as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Psych
Psych
John Badham was 66+ in Psych as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
John Badham was 66+ in Criminal Minds as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Just Legal
Just Legal
John Badham was 66+ in Just Legal as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
John Badham was 66+ in Supernatural as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Blind Justice
Blind Justice
John Badham was 65+ in Blind Justice as 'Director, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2005
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
John Badham was 64+ in Las Vegas as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of The Shield
The Shield
John Badham was 62+ in The Shield as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
John Badham was 62+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
John Badham was 33+ in Police Story as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Cool Million
Cool Million
John Badham was 33+ in Cool Million as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1972
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
John Badham was 33+ in Kung Fu as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
John Badham was 33+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
John Badham was 32+ in The Sixth Sense as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Sarge
Sarge
John Badham was 32+ in Sarge as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1971
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
John Badham was 32+ in Nichols as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
John Badham was 32+ in Cannon as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
John Badham was 31+ in Night Gallery as 'Director, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Bold Ones: The Senator
The Bold Ones: The Senator
John Badham was 31+ in The Bold Ones: The Senator as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1970
Poster of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
John Badham was 30+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969