Debra Hill
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- November 10, 1950 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- March 7, 2005
- Active Years
- 1976–2022 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Debra Hill was an American film producer and screenwriter born on November 10, 1950, in Haddonfield, New Jersey. She passed away on March 7, 2005, at the age of 54. Hill was best known for producing various works of John Carpenter and for the films she co-created with him. She co-wrote four of his films, which were Halloween, The Fog, Escape from New York, and Escape from L.A. Additionally, she and Carpenter co-wrote and produced Halloween II, a film that Carpenter did not direct. Her known production credits total 69.
Career overview
Debra Hill was an American film producer and screenwriter born on November 10, 1950, in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and she passed away on March 7, 2005. She is best known for producing various works of John Carpenter and for the films she co-created with him. Throughout her career, she accumulated 69 known credits in production.
Hill co-wrote four films with John Carpenter, which were Halloween, The Fog, Escape from New York, and Escape from L.A. Additionally, she and Carpenter co-wrote and produced Halloween II, a project that Carpenter did not direct.
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Full Filmography
82 titles- Halloween Ends (2022) Characters
- Halloween Kills (2021) Characters
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star (2020) as Self
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self (Archival Footage)
- Halloween (2018) Characters
- Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women (2014) as Self
- Halloween: Harvest of Souls, 1985 (2013) Characters
- Halloween II (2009) Characters
- Halloween (2007) Original Film Writer
- Halloween (2007) Characters
- World Trade Center (2006) Producer
- Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) as Self
- Big John (2006) as Self
- The Fog (2005) Producer
- The Fog (2005) Original Film Writer
- Snake Plissken: Man of Honor (2005) as Self
- John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004) as Self
- Return to 'Escape from New York' (2003) as Herself
- Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest (2003) as Self
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) Characters
- Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog' (2002) as Self
- Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) Thanks
- Crazy in Alabama (1999) Producer
- Halloween: Unmasked (1999) as Self
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Characters
- The Replacement Killers (1998) Thanks
- Chow Bella (1998) Executive Producer
- Escape from L.A. (1996) Screenplay
- Escape from L.A. (1996) Producer
- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Characters
- Confessions of Sorority Girls (1995) Producer
- Confessions of Sorority Girls (1995) Writer
- Rebel Highway (1994) Producer
- Rebel Highway (1994) Writer
- Rebel Highway (1994) Creator
- Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994) Producer
- Jailbreakers (1994) Producer
- Jailbreakers (1994) Writer
- Motorcycle Gang (1994) Producer
- Girls in Prison (1994) Producer
- Reform School Girl (1994) Producer
- Runaway Daughters (1994) Producer
- Roadracers (1994) Producer
- Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) Producer
- Dragstrip Girl (1994) Producer
- Cool and the Crazy (1994) Producer
- The Fisher King (1991) Producer
- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990) Producer
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Characters
- Gross Anatomy (1989) Producer
- The Lottery (1989) Producer
- Monsters (1988) Director
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) Characters
- Big Top Pee-wee (1988) Producer
- Heartbreak Hotel (1988) Producer
- Adventures in Babysitting (1987) Producer
- Clue (1985) Producer
- Head Office (1985) Producer
- The Dead Zone (1983) Producer
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Producer
- Escape from New York (1981) as Computer (voice)
- Escape from New York (1981) Producer
- Halloween II (1981) Screenplay
- Halloween II (1981) Producer
- The Fog (1980) as Blonde Girl on Bleachers (uncredited)
- The Fog (1980) Producer
- The Fog (1980) Screenplay
- Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog' (1980) as Self
- Halloween (1978) Screenplay
- Halloween (1978) Producer
- Hi-Riders (1978) Script Supervisor
- Goodbye, Franklin High (1978) Script Supervisor
- Hanging on a Star (1978) Script Supervisor
- Bare Knuckles (1977) Script Supervisor
- Satan's Cheerleaders (1977) Script Supervisor
- Charge of the Model T's (1977) Second Assistant Director
- Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) Script Supervisor
- Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) Assistant Editor
- Goodbye, Norma Jean (1976) Script Supervisor
- Producers on Producing
- Untitled Halloween Film Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Debra Hill best known for?
Debra Hill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Halloween Ends (2022), Halloween Kills (2021), The Movies That Made Us (2019), Halloween (2018).
When and where was Debra Hill born?
Debra Hill was born on November 10, 1950 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on March 7, 2005.
How many credits does Debra Hill have?
Debra Hill has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2022.
What is Debra Hill's background in cinema and television?
Debra Hill was an American film producer and screenwriter born on November 10, 1950, in Haddonfield, New Jersey. She passed away on March 7, 2005, at the age of 54. Hill was best known for producing various works of John Carpenter and for the films she co-created with him. She co-wrote four of his films, which were Hal...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self (Archival Footage) — aged about 68
- Escape from New York (1981) as Computer (voice) — aged about 30
- The Fog (1980) as Blonde Girl on Bleachers (uncredited) — aged about 29
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