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Sixteen Candles

Plot: With the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha faces her 16th birthday with typical adolescent dread. Samantha pines for studly older boy Jake, but worries that her chastity will be a turnoff for the popular senior
Release Date: Friday, May 4 1984
40 years ago
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Portrait of Molly RingwaldMolly RingwaldMolly Ringwald was 16 in Sixteen Candles as 'Samantha Baker'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 18 1968
Portrait of Michael SchoefflingMichael SchoefflingMichael Schoeffling was 23 in Sixteen Candles as 'Jake Ryan'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 10 1960
Portrait of Haviland MorrisHaviland MorrisHaviland Morris was 24 in Sixteen Candles as 'Caroline Mulford'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 14 1959
Portrait of Gedde WatanabeGedde WatanabeGedde Watanabe was 28 in Sixteen Candles as 'Long Duk Dong'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 26 1955
Portrait of Anthony Michael HallAnthony Michael HallAnthony Michael Hall was 16 in Sixteen Candles as 'Geek (Ted)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 14 1968
Portrait of Justin HenryJustin HenryJustin Henry was 12 in Sixteen Candles as 'Mike Baker'.
Birthday: Tue, May 25 1971
Portrait of Paul DooleyPaul DooleyPaul Dooley was 56 in Sixteen Candles as 'Jim Baker'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 22 1928
Portrait of Carlin GlynnCarlin GlynnCarlin Glynn was 44 in Sixteen Candles as 'Brenda Baker'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 19 1940 –
Thu, Jul 13 2023
Portrait of Blanche BakerBlanche BakerBlanche Baker was 27 in Sixteen Candles as 'Ginny Baker'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 20 1956
Portrait of Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsEdward Andrews was 69 in Sixteen Candles as 'Howard Baker'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 09 1914 –
Fri, Mar 08 1985
Portrait of Billie BirdBillie BirdBillie Bird was 76 in Sixteen Candles as 'Dorothy Baker'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 28 1908 –
Wed, Nov 27 2002
Portrait of Carole CookCarole CookCarole Cook was 60 in Sixteen Candles as 'Grandma Helen'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 14 1924 –
Wed, Jan 11 2023
Portrait of Max ShowalterMax ShowalterMax Showalter was 66 in Sixteen Candles as 'Grandpa Fred'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 02 1917 –
Sun, Jul 30 2000
Portrait of Liane CurtisLiane CurtisLiane Curtis was 18 in Sixteen Candles as 'Randy'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 11 1965
Portrait of John CusackJohn CusackJohn Cusack was 17 in Sixteen Candles as 'Bryce'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 28 1966
Portrait of Darren HarrisDarren HarrisDarren Harris was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Cliff'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debbie PollackDebbie PollackDebbie Pollack was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Lumberjack'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross BerksonRoss BerksonRoss Berkson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Ray Gun Geek #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan ChapinJonathan ChapinJonathan Chapin was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Jimmy Montrose'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan CusackJoan CusackJoan Cusack was 21 in Sixteen Candles as 'Geek Girl #1'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 11 1962
Portrait of Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-Murray was 38 in Sixteen Candles as 'Reverend'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 31 1945
Portrait of Bekka EatonBekka EatonBekka Eaton was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Female D.J.'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pamela ElserPamela ElserPamela Elser was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Shower Double'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steven FarberSteven FarberSteven Farber was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Ray Gun Geek #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jami GertzJami GertzJami Gertz was 18 in Sixteen Candles as 'Robin'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1965
Portrait of Frank HowardFrank HowardFrank Howard was 13 in Sixteen Candles as 'Freshman'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 25 1970
Portrait of Cinnamon IdlesCinnamon IdlesCinnamon Idles was 8 in Sixteen Candles as 'Sara'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 26 1975
Portrait of John KapelosJohn KapelosJohn Kapelos was 28 in Sixteen Candles as 'Rudy Ryszczyk'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 08 1956
Portrait of Marge KotliskyMarge KotliskyMarge Kotlisky was 57 in Sixteen Candles as 'Irene'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 19 1927 –
Tue, Dec 02 1997
Portrait of Tony LongoTony LongoTony Longo was 22 in Sixteen Candles as 'Rock'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 19 1961 –
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Portrait of Steve MonarqueSteve MonarqueSteve Monarque was 25 in Sixteen Candles as 'Jock'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 02 1959
Portrait of Bill OrsiBill OrsiBill Orsi was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Bruno'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beth RingwaldBeth RingwaldBeth Ringwald was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Patty'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Zelda RubinsteinZelda RubinsteinZelda Rubinstein was 50 in Sixteen Candles as 'Organist'.
Birthday: Sun, May 28 1933 –
Wed, Jan 27 2010
Portrait of Dennis VeroDennis VeroDennis Vero was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Bus Driver'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elaine WilkesElaine WilkesElaine Wilkes was 18 in Sixteen Candles as 'Tracy'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 07 1965
Portrait of Adam RifkinAdam RifkinAdam Rifkin was 17 in Sixteen Candles as 'Head Nerd (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 31 1966
Portrait of Liz KernLiz KernLiz Kern was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'High School Student (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Erika PearsonErika PearsonErika Pearson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Student (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James HuffmanJames HuffmanJames Huffman was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Student in Crowd (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andy HirschAndy HirschAndy Hirsch was 18 in Sixteen Candles as 'Boy with Coronet (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 02 1966
Portrait of James ValloJames ValloJames Vallo was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Bandie (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephan MeyersStephan MeyersStephan Meyers was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Geek at Dance (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jennifer ScottJennifer ScottJennifer Scott was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Wallflower (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Agnes BelushiAgnes BelushiAgnes Belushi was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert MinkoffRobert MinkoffRobert Minkoff was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sven GranlundSven GranlundSven Granlund was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of The New York City BreakersThe New York City BreakersThe New York City Breakers was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Breakdancers'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of John HughesJohn HughesJohn Hughes was 34 in Sixteen Candles as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 18 1950 –
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Portrait of James Giovannetti Jr.James Giovannetti Jr.James Giovannetti Jr. was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Newt ArnoldNewt ArnoldNewt Arnold was 62 in Sixteen Candles as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 22 1922 –
Sat, Feb 12 2000
Portrait of Bobby ByrneBobby ByrneBobby Byrne was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hilton A. GreenHilton A. GreenHilton A. Green was 55 in Sixteen Candles as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 03 1929 –
Wed, Oct 02 2013
Portrait of Ned TanenNed TanenNed Tanen was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Jan 05 2009
Portrait of Michelle ManningMichelle ManningMichelle Manning was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward WarschilkaEdward WarschilkaEdward Warschilka was 56 in Sixteen Candles as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 15 1928 –
Sat, Nov 06 2004
Portrait of John StacyJohn StacyJohn Stacy was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce BellBruce BellBruce Bell was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glenn HoskinsonGlenn HoskinsonGlenn Hoskinson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce StamblerBruce StamblerBruce Stambler was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob JohnstonBob JohnstonBob Johnston was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael D. WilhoitMichael D. WilhoitMichael D. Wilhoit was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted WhitfieldTed WhitfieldTed Whitfield was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack GosdenJack GosdenJack Gosden was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'ADR Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott K. WallaceScott K. WallaceScott K. Wallace was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary PriestGary PriestGary Priest was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerrie FowlerJerrie FowlerJerrie Fowler was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy IovineJimmy IovineJimmy Iovine was 31 in Sixteen Candles as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 11 1953
Portrait of Ira NewbornIra NewbornIra Newborn was 34 in Sixteen Candles as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 26 1949
Portrait of John RoeschJohn RoeschJohn Roesch was 30 in Sixteen Candles as 'Foley'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 05 1954
Portrait of Katie LeighKatie LeighKatie Leigh was 25 in Sixteen Candles as 'ADR & Dubbing'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 16 1958
Portrait of Wayne FitzgeraldWayne FitzgeraldWayne Fitzgerald was 54 in Sixteen Candles as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 19 1930 –
Mon, Sep 30 2019
Portrait of Sandy KingSandy KingSandy King was 32 in Sixteen Candles as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 08 1952
Portrait of Greg OrloffGreg OrloffGreg Orloff was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Foley Recordist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edouard F. HenriquesEdouard F. HenriquesEdouard F. Henriques was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sean DanielSean DanielSean Daniel was 32 in Sixteen Candles as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 15 1951
Portrait of Jackie BurchJackie BurchJackie Burch was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jennifer PolitoJennifer PolitoJennifer Polito was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert J. LittRobert J. LittRobert J. Litt was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick LeFevourRick LeFevourRick LeFevour was 28 in Sixteen Candles as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 09 1955
Portrait of Donah BassettDonah BassettDonah Bassett was 57 in Sixteen Candles as 'Negative Cutter'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 23 1927 –
Tue, May 04 2010
Portrait of Mark PetersonMark PetersonMark Peterson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Costume Design, Costumer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary B. KibbeGary B. KibbeGary B. Kibbe was 43 in Sixteen Candles as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 09 1941
Portrait of Billy HigginsBilly HigginsBilly Higgins was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adam FieldsAdam FieldsAdam Fields was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elliot TysonElliot TysonElliot Tyson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James R. AlexanderJames R. AlexanderJames R. Alexander was 53 in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 30 1930 –
Mon, Aug 19 2019
Portrait of Joan RoweJoan RoweJoan Rowe was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Foley'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick KlineRick KlineRick Kline was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yolanda ToussiengYolanda ToussiengYolanda Toussieng was 35 in Sixteen Candles as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1949
Portrait of Pam GreenPam GreenPam Green was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kay WhippleKay WhippleKay Whipple was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aubrey HeadAubrey HeadAubrey Head was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Color Timer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles HirschhornCharles HirschhornCharles Hirschhorn was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Greg AgalsoffGreg AgalsoffGreg Agalsoff was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John W. CorsoJohn W. CorsoJohn W. Corso was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric EnglerEric EnglerEric Engler was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathe SwansonKathe SwansonKathe Swanson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David GonzalesDavid GonzalesDavid Gonzales was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Casting Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rodger JacobsRodger JacobsRodger Jacobs was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross L. KulmaRoss L. KulmaRoss L. Kulma was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Set Medic'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Art BartelsArt BartelsArt Bartels was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald CarlsonDonald CarlsonDonald Carlson was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James ZenkJames ZenkJames Zenk was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul StanwyckPaul StanwyckPaul Stanwyck was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Painter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allen HurdAllen HurdAllen Hurd was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter TabayoyongWalter TabayoyongWalter Tabayoyong was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Stand In'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter A. GestWalter A. GestWalter A. Gest was 56 in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 12 1928
Portrait of Donald C. RogersDonald C. RogersDonald C. Rogers was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Sound Technical Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom CoxTom CoxTom Cox was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Best Boy Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Deedee WehleDeedee WehleDeedee Wehle was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Casting Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tommy CoxTommy CoxTommy Cox was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike HenryMike HenryMike Henry was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Production Intern'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shannon MadillShannon MadillShannon Madill was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John W. BrumshagenJohn W. BrumshagenJohn W. Brumshagen was 36 in Sixteen Candles as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 07 1947 –
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Portrait of Rick BorchardtRick BorchardtRick Borchardt was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael OreficeMichael OreficeMichael Orefice was 31 in Sixteen Candles as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Sat, May 10 1952
Portrait of Daniel FranklinDaniel FranklinDaniel Franklin was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marla SchlomMarla SchlomMarla Schlom was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Costumer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linnea Ebba WicklundLinnea Ebba WicklundLinnea Ebba Wicklund was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike YuanMike YuanMike Yuan was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David BuellDavid BuellDavid Buell was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Score Engineer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed GolyaEd GolyaEd Golya was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'ADR Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert R. VolpeRobert R. VolpeRobert R. Volpe was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cheryl Ivy SweeneyCheryl Ivy SweeneyCheryl Ivy Sweeney was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James BlanfordJames BlanfordJames Blanford was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick NallonPatrick NallonPatrick Nallon was >> in Sixteen Candles as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday