Frank Darabont
Biography
Frank Darabont is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer born in Montbéliard, Doubs, France on January 28, 1959. His parents, who fled Budapest during the 1956 uprising, moved to Los Angeles while he was still an infant. Darabont has directed films such as The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist, all based on stories by Stephen King. He also developed and executive produced the first season of the AMC network television series The Walking Dead. As a director, Darabont has been involved in a total of 66 projects.
Career overview
Frank Darabont is a film director and screenwriter. He has directed films based on stories by Stephen King, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist. Darabont has also developed and executive produced television series. In 2010, he was involved in the development of the first season of The Walking Dead, a television series that airs on the AMC network.
Darabont's directing career spans multiple genres and mediums. His work in film has been based on the writing of Stephen King, while his television work has included developing and executive producing a series. This indicates that Darabont has experience in both film and television, and has worked with a variety of material.
Darabont's career as a director has involved working on multiple projects. He has directed films and developed television series, demonstrating his versatility as a director. His work has been associated with the AMC network and TNT, indicating that he has worked with various networks in the television industry.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026) as Self - Guest Director Chapter 3 And 5
- The Thing Expanded (2026) as Self
- King on Screen (2023) as Self
- Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead (2018) as Self
- Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead (2018) Thanks
- Stranger Things (2016) Director
- The Director's Chair (2014) as Self
- Walking the Mile (2014) as Self
- Walking the Mile (2014) Executive Producer
- Mob City (2013) Director
- Mob City (2013) Writer
- Mob City (2013) Executive Producer
- Mob City (2013) Creator
- Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013) as Self
- Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger (2012) as Self
- Nightmare Factory (2011) as Self
- Clint Eastwood's West (2011) as Self
- The Walking Dead (2010) as (uncredited)
- The Walking Dead (2010) Writer
- The Walking Dead (2010) Director
- The Walking Dead (2010) Executive Producer
- The Walking Dead (2010) Creator
- The Walking Dead (2010) Author
- The Walking Dead (2010) Thanks
- The Making of The Walking Dead (2010) as Self
- The United Monster Talent Agency (2010) as Director #1
- Tales from the Script (2009) as Self
- Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008) as Self
- When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008) as Self
- When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008) Thanks
- RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008) as Self
- Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist' (2008) as Self
- Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist' (2008) Thanks
- Drew Struzan: An Appreciation of An Artist (2008) as Self
- Drew Struzan: An Appreciation of An Artist (2008) Thanks
- The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35 (2008) as Himself
- The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist (2008) as Self
- The Mist (2007) Director
- The Mist (2007) Screenplay
- The Mist (2007) Producer
- Raines (2007) Director
- Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) as Self
- Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) as Self
- King Kong (2005) as Biplane Gunner (uncredited)
- Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) as Self
- Entourage (2004) as Frank Darabont
- Collateral (2004) Executive Producer
- Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (2004) as Self
- Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138' (2004) as Self
- Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes (2003) as Himself
- The Shield (2002) Director
- The Salton Sea (2002) Producer
- The Majestic (2001) Director
- The Majestic (2001) Producer
- Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature (2001) as Self
- Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile (2000) as Self - Writer / Director
- Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile (2000) Executive Producer
- The Green Mile (1999) Director
- The Green Mile (1999) Producer
- The Green Mile (1999) Writer
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom (1999) Screenplay
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert (1999) Writer
- Stephen King: Shining in the Dark (1999) as Self
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service (1999) Screenplay
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of Life (1999) Screenplay
- Vampires (1998) as Man with Buick
- Black Cat Run (1998) Writer
- Black Cat Run (1998) Executive Producer
- The Shining (1997) as Living Room Ghost
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father (1996) Writer
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Director
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) Writer
- Nightshift Collection (1994) Director
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) Writer
- Two-Fisted Tales (1992) Writer
- Buried Alive (1990) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Writer
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Screenplay
- The Fly II (1989) Screenplay
- Stephen King's World of Horror (1989) as Self
- The Blob (1988) Screenplay
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Screenplay
- Stephen King's World of Horror (1986) as Self
- Trancers (1984) Art Department Assistant
- Crimes of Passion (1984) Set Dresser
- The Woman in the Room (1983) Director
- The Woman in the Room (1983) Screenplay
- The Woman in the Room (1983) Editor
- The Seduction (1982) Transportation Captain
- Hell Night (1981) Production Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Darabont best known for?
Frank Darabont is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stranger Things (2016), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).
When and where was Frank Darabont born?
Frank Darabont was born on January 28, 1959 in Montbéliard, Doubs, France.
How many credits does Frank Darabont have?
Frank Darabont has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Frank Darabont's background in cinema and television?
Frank Darabont is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer born in Montbéliard, Doubs, France on January 28, 1959. His parents, who fled Budapest during the 1956 uprising, moved to Los Angeles while he was still an infant. Darabont has directed films such as The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and Th...