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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 Them That Work
Them That Work
John Sayles was 69 in Them That Work as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 2019
Poster of Sonora: The Devil’s Highway
Sonora: The Devil’s Highway
John Sayles was 68 in Sonora: The Devil’s Highway as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
John Sayles was 68 in The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2019
Poster of Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
John Sayles was 65 in Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Dr. Del
Dr. Del
John Sayles was 65 in Dr. Del as 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Elsie Hooper
Elsie Hooper
John Sayles was 65 in Elsie Hooper as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Go for Sisters
Go for Sisters
John Sayles was 63 in Go for Sisters as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2013
Poster of Amigo
Amigo
John Sayles was 60 in Amigo as 'Editor, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2011
Poster of The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
John Sayles was 57 in The Spiderwick Chronicles as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2008
Poster of My Mexican Shivah
My Mexican Shivah
John Sayles was 57 in My Mexican Shivah as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of Honeydripper
Honeydripper
John Sayles was 56 in Honeydripper as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of Silver City
Silver City
John Sayles was 53 in Silver City as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of Casa de los Babys
Casa de los Babys
John Sayles was 52 in Casa de los Babys as 'Editor, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of Sunshine State
Sunshine State
John Sayles was 51 in Sunshine State as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 2002
Poster of Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
John Sayles was 50 in Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 2001
Poster of Girlfight
Girlfight
John Sayles was 49 in Girlfight as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000
Poster of Limbo
Limbo
John Sayles was 48 in Limbo as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of Santitos
Santitos
John Sayles was 48 in Santitos as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1999
Poster of Men with Guns
Men with Guns
John Sayles was 47 in Men with Guns as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1998
Poster of Mimic
Mimic
John Sayles was 46 in Mimic as 'Additional Writing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Lone Star
Lone Star
John Sayles was 45 in Lone Star as 'Editor, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of Piranha
Piranha
John Sayles was 45 in Piranha as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
John Sayles was 44 in Apollo 13 as 'Additional Writing, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Men of War
Men of War
John Sayles was 43 in Men of War as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 03 1994
Poster of The Secret of Roan Inish
The Secret of Roan Inish
John Sayles was 43 in The Secret of Roan Inish as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1994
Poster of Passion Fish
Passion Fish
John Sayles was 42 in Passion Fish as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of City of Hope
City of Hope
John Sayles was 41 in City of Hope as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Breaking In
Breaking In
John Sayles was 39 in Breaking In as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of Mountain View
Mountain View
John Sayles was 38 in Mountain View as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 07 1989
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
John Sayles was 38 in Shannon's Deal as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1989
Poster of Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out
John Sayles was 37 in Eight Men Out as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Matewan
Matewan
John Sayles was 36 in Matewan as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987
Poster of Wild Thing
Wild Thing
John Sayles was 36 in Wild Thing as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes
John Sayles was 36 in Unnatural Causes as 'Writer, Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1986
Poster of The Clan of the Cave Bear
The Clan of the Cave Bear
John Sayles was 35 in The Clan of the Cave Bear as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet
John Sayles was 33 in The Brother from Another Planet as 'Editor, Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Baby It's You
Baby It's You
John Sayles was 32 in Baby It's You as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1983
Poster of Lianna
Lianna
John Sayles was 32 in Lianna as 'Editor, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
John Sayles was 32 in Enormous Changes at the Last Minute as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Challenge
The Challenge
John Sayles was 31 in The Challenge as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1982
Poster of The Howling
The Howling
John Sayles was 30 in The Howling as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1981
Poster of A Perfect Match
A Perfect Match
John Sayles was 30 in A Perfect Match as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1980
Poster of Battle Beyond the Stars
Battle Beyond the Stars
John Sayles was 29 in Battle Beyond the Stars as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 1980
Poster of Alligator
Alligator
John Sayles was 29 in Alligator as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1980
Poster of Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven
John Sayles was 29 in Return of the Secaucus Seven as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of The Lady in Red
The Lady in Red
John Sayles was 28 in The Lady in Red as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1979
Poster of Piranha
Piranha
John Sayles was 27 in Piranha as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1978
Poster of Django Lives!
Django Lives!
John Sayles will be 74+ in Django Lives! as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Them That Work
Them That Work
John Sayles will be 74+ in Them That Work as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Grendel
Grendel
John Sayles will be 74+ in Grendel as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 The Alienist
The Alienist
John Sayles was 67+ in The Alienist as 'Teleplay, Consulting Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 2018
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
John Sayles was 39+ in Shannon's Deal as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1990
Poster of The ChuckleHounds
The ChuckleHounds
John Sayles was 35+ in The ChuckleHounds as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 19 1986