Dan O'Bannon
Biography
Dan O'Bannon was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. Born on September 30, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, he is known for his work in the film industry. O'Bannon's writing credits include multiple films, with a total of 52 known credits. He is often associated with the genres of science fiction and horror.
Career overview
Dan O'Bannon was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. He is known for his work on several notable films.
O'Bannon's writing credits include multiple films, with a total of 52 known credits. His work spans various genres, with a focus on science fiction and horror.
Some of his most notable writing credits include films released in the late 1970s and 1980s.
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Full Filmography
68 titles- Alien: Earth (2025) Other
- Alien: Romulus (2024) Characters
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 (2020) as Self
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- Alien: Isolation - The Digital Series (2019) Characters
- Alien: Containment (2019) Characters
- Alien: Specimen (2019) Characters
- Alien: Alone (2019) Characters
- Alien: Night Shift (2019) Characters
- Alien: Ore (2019) Characters
- Alien: Harvest (2019) Characters
- Alien: Covenant (2017) Characters
- Shock Value: The Movie — How Dan O’Bannon and Some USC Outsiders Helped Invent Modern Horror (2014) Writer
- Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) as Self - V/FX Artist (voice) (archive footage)
- Prometheus (2012) Characters
- Total Recall (2012) Screenstory
- More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011) as Himself
- Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (2010) as Himself (Archival Footage)
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) Characters
- Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures (2007) as Self
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007) as Self
- Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007) as Self
- Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' (2006) as Self
- AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) Characters
- AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) Screenstory
- The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) as Self
- Dan O'Bannon: Crafting Fear (2003)
- The Alien Saga (2002) as Self
- Return of the Living Dead: Designing the Dead (2002) as Self
- The Alien Legacy (1999) as Self
- Alien Resurrection (1997) Characters
- Bleeders (1997) Writer
- Area 51: The Alien Interview (1997) as Alien Interviewer
- Screamers (1995) Screenplay
- Alien³ (1992) Characters
- The Resurrected (1991) Director
- Total Recall (1990) Screenplay
- Total Recall (1990) Screenstory
- Aliens (1986) Characters
- Invaders from Mars (1986) Screenplay
- Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) as Self
- The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Director
- The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Screenplay
- Lifeforce (1985) Screenplay
- Blue Thunder (1984) Writer
- Blue Thunder (1984) Story
- Blue Thunder (1983) Screenplay
- Heavy Metal (1981) Original Story
- Heavy Metal (1981) Story
- Dead & Buried (1981) Screenplay
- Alien (1979) Story
- Alien (1979) Screenplay
- Alien (1979) Other
- Dark Star (1974) as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
- Dark Star (1974) Special Effects
- Dark Star (1974) Screenplay
- Dark Star (1974) Editor
- Dark Star (1974) Production Design
- Dark Star (1974) Original Story
- Judson's Release (1971) as Breather
- Blood Bath (1969) Director
- Blood Bath (1969) Writer
- Good Morning, Dan (1968)
- Good Morning, Dan (1968) Writer
- Good Morning, Dan (1968) Editor
- Good Morning, Dan (1968) Director
- Untitled Alien: Romulus Sequel Characters
- The AckerMonster Chronicles!
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dan O'Bannon best known for?
Dan O'Bannon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Alien: Earth (2025), Alien: Romulus (2024), Alien: Covenant (2017), Prometheus (2012).
When and where was Dan O'Bannon born?
Dan O'Bannon was born on September 30, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. They passed away on December 17, 2009.
How many credits does Dan O'Bannon have?
Dan O'Bannon has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2025.
What is Dan O'Bannon's background in cinema and television?
Dan O'Bannon was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. Born on September 30, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, he is known for his work in the film industry. O'Bannon's writing credits include multiple films, with a total of 52 known credits. He is often associated with the genres ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dark Star (1974) as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge — aged about 27
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