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Alan B. McElroy

Writing Born Oct 1, 1960 Cleveland, Ohio, USA 45 credits
45
Total Credits
2026
39 Years Career Span
33
Vault Titles
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Biography

Alan B. McElroy is an American writer, film director, and producer. He was born on October 1, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. After teaching himself to write a screenplay from an article in Writer's Digest magazine, he moved to Los Angeles and joined the Columbia Pictures Writing Program. He made his directorial debut with the Discovery Program's "Under the Car". McElroy is known for his work in writing, with 35 known credits. He is also known for his involvement in films such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Spawn, and Roztříštění. McElroy is a male writer with a Content Score of 100.

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Career

Career overview

Alan B. McElroy is an American writer. He taught himself to write his first screenplay from an article in Writer's Digest magazine. After moving to Los Angeles, he was selected to join the Columbia Pictures Writing Program, which led to him acquiring an agent and beginning to write full-time.

McElroy made his directorial debut with the short film "Under the Car" for the Discovery Program. As a writer, he has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 35 known credits. McElroy's writing career spans various genres and projects, although specific details about his work are not provided in the available sources.

McElroy's known credits are not specified in the sources provided, but he is associated with films such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Spawn, and Roztříštění. These titles suggest that McElroy has worked on a range of projects, including science fiction and action films.

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Career timeline

Strung · WriterStrung · Executive ProducerBeware Boiúna · Writer
Time Bandits
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds · Co-Executive ProducerStar Trek: Strange New Worlds · Writer
Wrong Turn · Executive ProducerWrong Turn · Screenplay
Fractured · Writer
Star Trek: Discovery · WriterStar Trek: Discovery · TeleplayStar Trek: Discovery · Story6 Days
The Perfect Guy · StoryThe Marine 4: Moving Target · WriterThe Condemned 2 · Writer
The Night Shift · Writer
Back to Basics: The Making of Halloween 4
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines · Characters
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings · Characters
TekkenTekken · Writer
The Vampire Diaries · WriterWrong Turn 3: Left for Dead · Characters
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End · CharactersThr3e · Screenplay
The MarineThe Marine · Screenplay
Wrong Turn · Screenplay
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever · Screenplay
Layover · DirectorHalloween 4: Final Cut
Left Behind · Writer
Spawn · ScreenplaySpawn · Writer
Rolling Thunder · WriterRolling Thunder · Story
Rapid Fire · StoryRapid Fire · ScreenplayUnder the Car · Director
Wheels of Terror · Writer
Murder by Night · Writer
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael MyersHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers · ScreenplayHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers · Screenstory

Full Filmography

45 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Alan B. McElroy best known for?

Alan B. McElroy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Strung (2026), Strung (2026), Beware Boiúna (2026), Time Bandits (2024).

When and where was Alan B. McElroy born?

Alan B. McElroy was born on October 1, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

How many credits does Alan B. McElroy have?

Alan B. McElroy has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.

What is Alan B. McElroy's background in cinema and television?

Alan B. McElroy is an American writer, film director, and producer. He was born on October 1, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. After teaching himself to write a screenplay from an article in Writer's Digest magazine, he moved to Los Angeles and joined the Columbia Pictures Writing Program. He made his directorial debut w...