John Badham
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 25, 1939 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1969–2022 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 94 credits in database
Biography
John Badham is a British-born American director. He was born on August 25, 1939, in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK. Badham's father was Henry Lee Badham Jr. and his mother was Mary Iola Badham, an English actress. Badham has directed numerous films, including Saturday Night Fever, Blue Thunder, WarGames, Short Circuit, and Stakeout. He has also directed and produced for television. Badham is known for his work in the film industry, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. He has directed at least 83 projects.
Career overview
John Badham is a British-born American director. He is known for directing several films, including Saturday Night Fever, Blue Thunder, WarGames, Short Circuit, and Stakeout. Badham worked in television for years before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta.
WarGames, released in 1983, is another signature film directed by Badham, starring Matthew Broderick. This film is renowned for its take on popular Cold War fears of nuclear terror and holocaust, as well as being one of the first films to deal with the subculture of amateur hacking. Badham has also directed and produced for TV, although specific details about his television work are not provided.
Badham's film credits number in the dozens, with a total of 83 known credits. He was born on August 25, 1939, in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- Meatballs (2022) Director
- In Search of Tomorrow (2022) as Self - Interviewee
- Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg (2022) as Self - Director / Associate Producer
- King of my Kind: John Badham Remembers Dracula (2019)
- Siren (2018) Director
- Becoming Iconic (2018) as Self
- Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie (2017) as Self
- Rush Hour (2016) Director
- 12 Monkeys (2015) Director
- Stitchers (2015) Director
- Constantine (2014) Director
- Arrow (2012) Director
- Nikita (2010) Director
- The Event (2010) Director
- Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman (2009) as Self
- In Plain Sight (2008) Director
- The Craft of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
- The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
- The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008) as Self
- Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) as Self
- Psych (2006) Director
- Heroes (2006) Director
- Men in Trees (2006) Director
- The Special: Building Blue Thunder (2006)
- Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' (2006) as Self
- Supernatural (2005) Director
- Criminal Minds (2005) Director
- Blind Justice (2005) Producer
- Blind Justice (2005) Director
- Just Legal (2005) Director
- Evel Knievel (2004) Director
- The Revamping of Dracula (2004) as Self
- Las Vegas (2003) Director
- Footsteps (2003) Director
- The Shield (2002) Director
- Obsessed (2002) Director
- Brother's Keeper (2002) Director
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Marty
- Crossing Jordan (2001) Director
- The Last Debate (2000) as Don Beard
- The Last Debate (2000) Director
- The Jack Bull (1999) Director
- Floating Away (1998) Director
- Incognito (1997) Director
- Nick of Time (1995) Director
- Nick of Time (1995) Producer
- Drop Zone (1994) as Yacht Captain (uncredited)
- Drop Zone (1994) Director
- Drop Zone (1994) Executive Producer
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) Executive Producer
- Point of No Return (1993) as Room-Service Waiter
- Point of No Return (1993) Director
- Another Stakeout (1993) Director
- Another Stakeout (1993) Executive Producer
- Mood Indigo (1993) Executive Producer
- The Hard Way (1991) Director
- Bird on a Wire (1990) Director
- Disorganized Crime (1989) Executive Producer
- Stakeout (1987) Director
- Stakeout (1987) Producer
- Short Circuit (1986) Director
- American Flyers (1985) Director
- WarGames (1983) Director
- Blue Thunder (1983) Director
- Behind-the-Scenes: Blue Thunder (1983)
- Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981) Director
- Dracula (1979) Director
- Saturday Night Fever (1977) as Pedestrian #1 (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Fever (1977) Director
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) Director
- The Keegans (1976) Director
- Reflections of Murder (1974) Director
- The Gun (1974) Director
- The Law (1974) Director
- The Godchild (1974) Director
- Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love (1974) Director
- Police Story (1973) Director
- Isn't It Shocking? (1973) Director
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Director
- The Sixth Sense (1972) Director
- Cool Million (1972) Director
- Kung Fu (1972) Director
- Cannon (1971) Director
- Nichols (1971) Director
- Sarge (1971) Director
- The Impatient Heart (1971) Director
- Night Gallery (1970) Director
- Night Gallery (1970) Producer
- The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970) Director
- A Clear and Present Danger (1970) Associate Producer
- Dial Hot Line (1970) Associate Producer
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) Director
- Night Gallery (1969) Associate Producer
- Deadlock (1969) Producer's Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Badham best known for?
John Badham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tru Confessions (2002), 12 Monkeys (2015), Stitchers (2015), Constantine (2014).
When and where was John Badham born?
John Badham was born on August 25, 1939 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
How many credits does John Badham have?
John Badham has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2022.
What is John Badham's background in cinema and television?
John Badham is a British-born American director. He was born on August 25, 1939, in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK. Badham's father was Henry Lee Badham Jr. and his mother was Mary Iola Badham, an English actress. Badham has directed numerous films, including Saturday Night Fever, Blue Thunder, WarGames, Short Circui...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) as Self — aged about 67
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Marty — aged about 61
- Saturday Night Fever (1977) as Pedestrian #1 (uncredited) — aged about 37
- Point of No Return (1993) as Room-Service Waiter — aged about 53
- Drop Zone (1994) as Yacht Captain (uncredited) — aged about 54
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