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James Fargo

Known For
Directing
Born
August 14, 1938 in Republic, Washington, USA
Active Years
1971–2017 (47 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Directing Born Aug 14, 1938 Republic, Washington, USA 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1971–2017
47 Years Career Span
18
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: James Fargo (also known as Jim Fargo).
Birth Date: August 14, 1938.
Birth Place: Republic, Washington, USA.
Gender: Male.
Profession: American film director.
Directing Career Span: 1976 to 1998.
Known For: Directing.
Known Credits: 37.
Career Details:
Served as assistant director on movies starring Clint Eastwood.
Directed The Enforcer (1976), the third Dirty Harry film.
Directed Every Which Way But Loose (1978) starring Clint Eastwood (final film working with Eastwood).
Directed Caravans, A Game for Vultures, Voyage of the Rock Aliens, and two Chuck Norris films.
Directed television shows: The A-Team, Hunter, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Beverly Hills 90210.

James Fargo, also known as Jim Fargo, is an American film director born on August 14, 1938, in Republic, Washington. He has 37 known credits and directed numerous films between 1976 and 1998. Before directing, he served as an assistant director on many movies starring Clint Eastwood. His directing career includes the 1976 film The Enforcer, which is the third Dirty Harry film, and the 1978 film Every Which Way But Loose, his final collaboration with Eastwood. Other directed films include Caravans, A Game for Vultures,

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Career

Career overview

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Name: James Fargo (also known as Jim Fargo).
Born: August 14, 1938.
Place of Birth: Republic, Washington, USA.
Profession: American film director.
Directing Period: Numerous films from 1976 to 1998.
Pre-directing experience: Assistant director on many movies starring Clint Eastwood.
Directing Debut/Key Film: The Enforcer (1976), the third Dirty Harry film.
Other Eastwood collaborations: Every Which Way But Loose (1978), which was his final film working with Eastwood.
Other films directed: Caravans, A Game for Vultures, Voyage of the Rock Aliens, and two Chuck Norris films.
TV Shows directed: The A-Team, Hunter, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Beverly Hills 90210.
Known Credits: 37.
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James Fargo is an American film director born on August 14, 1938, in Republic, Washington. Before beginning his career as a director, he served as an assistant director on many movies starring Clint Eastwood. His directing career includes numerous films released between 1976 and 1998. In 1976, he was given the opportunity to direct The Enforcer, which is the third Dirty Harry film. He later directed Eastwood in the 1978 film Every Which Way But Loose, marking his final film working with the actor.
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In addition to his work with Eastwood, Fargo has directed films such as Caravans, A Game for Vultures, and Voyage of the Rock Aliens. His filmography also includes two films starring Chuck Norris. Beyond his work in feature films, Fargo has directed television shows including The A-Team, Hunter, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Beverly Hills 90210. He has 37 known credits.
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"James Fargo, also known as Jim Fargo, is an American film director born on August 14, 1938, in Republic, Washington, USA. His career as a director includes numerous films produced from 1976 to 1998. Prior to his directing work, he served as an assistant director on many movies starring Clint Eastwood. Fargo's directing career gained momentum in 1976 when he was given the chance to direct The Enforcer, the third film in the Dirty Harry series. He later directed Eastwood in the 1978 production Every Which Way But Loose, which served as his final film working with Eastwood." (103 words)

"Fargo's directing credits extend to several other films, including Caravans, A Game for Vultures, and Voyage of the Rock Aliens. He has also directed two films featuring Chuck Norris. In addition to his film work, Fargo has directed television series such as The A-Team, Hunter, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Beverly Hills

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Career timeline

Soul of an Artist
Born to Ride · Director
The Craft of Dirty HarryThe Evolution of Clint EastwoodThe Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
Second Chances · Director
In the Teeth of Jaws
Sky High · Director
Riding the EdgeRiding the Edge · Director
Born to Race · Director
Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster · Director
Hunter · DirectorVoyage of the Rock Aliens · Director
The A-Team · DirectorScarecrow and Mrs. King · Director
Forced Vengeance · DirectorBlood Song · Screenplay
Game for Vultures · Director
Every Which Way but Loose · DirectorCaravans · Director
The Outlaw Josey Wales · Assistant DirectorThe Outlaw Josey Wales · Associate ProducerThe Enforcer · DirectorHarry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films
Jaws · Unit Production ManagerThe Eiger Sanction · First Assistant Director
The Sugarland Express · First Assistant DirectorThe Execution of Private Slovik · Assistant Director
High Plains Drifter · Assistant DirectorBreezy · First Assistant DirectorShowdown · Assistant DirectorLinda · Assistant Director
Joe Kidd · Assistant DirectorThe Bravos · Assistant Director
Duel · Assistant DirectorThe Andromeda Strain · Second Assistant DirectorRaid on Rommel · Assistant Director

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Soul of an Artist (2017) as Self
  • Born to Ride (2011) Director
  • The Craft of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
  • The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008) as Self
  • The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
  • Second Chances (1998) Director
  • In the Teeth of Jaws (1997) as Self
  • Sky High (1990) Director
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  • Riding the Edge (1989) as Tarek
  • Riding the Edge (1989) Director
  • Born to Race (1988) Director
  • Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster (1985) Director
  • Hunter (1984) Director
  • Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984) Director
  • The A-Team (1983) Director
  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) Director
  • Forced Vengeance (1982) Director
  • Blood Song (1982) Screenplay
  • Game for Vultures (1979) Director
  • Every Which Way but Loose (1978) Director
  • Caravans (1978) Director
  • The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Assistant Director
  • The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Associate Producer
  • The Enforcer (1976) Director
  • Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films (1976) as Self
  • Jaws (1975) Unit Production Manager
  • The Eiger Sanction (1975) First Assistant Director
  • The Sugarland Express (1974) First Assistant Director
  • The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) Assistant Director
  • High Plains Drifter (1973) Assistant Director
  • Breezy (1973) First Assistant Director
  • Showdown (1973) Assistant Director
  • Linda (1973) Assistant Director
  • Joe Kidd (1972) Assistant Director
  • The Bravos (1972) Assistant Director
  • Duel (1971) Assistant Director
  • The Andromeda Strain (1971) Second Assistant Director
  • Raid on Rommel (1971) Assistant Director
  • Medusa Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Fargo best known for?

James Fargo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hunter (1984), The A-Team (1983), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983), Forced Vengeance (1982).

When and where was James Fargo born?

James Fargo was born on August 14, 1938 in Republic, Washington, USA.

How many credits does James Fargo have?

James Fargo has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2017.

What is James Fargo's background in cinema and television?

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James Fargo by the numbers

39credits
36films
3TV series
1971–2017active years

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