Howard Brookner
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 30, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- April 27, 1989 (aged 34)
- Active Years
- 1981–1989 (9 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Howard Brookner was an American film director and screenwriter born in New York City on April 30, 1954. He died on April 27, 1989, at the age of 34. Throughout his career, he was involved in several film productions. He produced and directed the 1983 documentary Burroughs, which focused on William S. Burroughs. In 1986, he directed the documentary Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars, a film about theatre director Robert Wilson. Additionally, Brookner directed, co-produced, and co-wrote the 1989 film Bloodhounds of Broadway. Other credits associated with his filmography include Probe and Max Headroom. He is recognized for his work as a director and screenwriter within the film industry.
Career overview
Howard Brookner was an American film director and screenwriter born in New York City on April 30, 1954. His career in the film industry included work as a director, producer, and writer. He is recognized for his documentary work, including the 1983 film Burroughs: The Movie, which focused on William S. Burroughs, and the 1986 documentary Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars, which centered on the theatre director Robert Wilson.
In addition to his documentary projects, Brookner directed, co-produced, and co-wrote the 1989 film Bloodhounds of Broadway. Other film credits associated with his career include Probe and Max Headroom. Brookner died on April 27, 1989, at the age of 34. His professional contributions spanned a total of nine known credits.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- Nova '78 (2026) Sound
- Nova '78 (2026) Director of Photography
- Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie (2015) Director
- Mystery Train (1989) Thanks
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) as Daffy Jack
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) Screenplay
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) Director
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) Producer
- Probe (1988) Story
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars (1987) Director
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars (1987) Producer
- Burroughs: The Movie (1984) Director of Photography
- Burroughs: The Movie (1984) Director
- Burroughs: The Movie (1984) Producer
- American Playhouse (1982) as Daffy Jack
- American Playhouse (1982) Director
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- American Playhouse (1982) Producer
- Permanent Vacation (1981) Gaffer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Howard Brookner best known for?
Howard Brookner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nova '78 (2026), Nova '78 (2026), Mystery Train (1989), Probe (1988).
When and where was Howard Brookner born?
Howard Brookner was born on April 30, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 27, 1989.
How many credits does Howard Brookner have?
Howard Brookner has 19 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1981 and 1989.
What is Howard Brookner's background in cinema and television?
Howard Brookner was an American film director and screenwriter born in New York City on April 30, 1954. He died on April 27, 1989, at the age of 34. Throughout his career, he was involved in several film productions. He produced and directed the 1983 documentary Burroughs, which focused on William S. Burroughs. In 1986...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Playhouse (1982) as Daffy Jack — aged about 28
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