John Byrum
Biography
John Byrum is an American writer and director born on March 14, 1947, in Winnetka, Illinois. Known primarily for his work in writing, he has a total of 18 known credits. Among his film projects, he served as the writer and director for Heart Beat, a movie starring Nick Nolte as Neal Cassady, John Heard as Jack Kerouac, and Sissy Spacek as Carolyn Cassady. His other known works include the projects Harry a Walter jedou do New Yorku, Příběhy Alfreda Hitchcocka, and Shannon's Deal.
Career overview
John Byrum is an American director and screenwriter who was born on March 14, 1947, in Winnetka, Illinois. Known primarily for his writing work, his career encompasses a total of eighteen known credits spanning both movies and television shows.
As a writer and director, Byrum is recognized for the film Heart Beat. In that project, he worked with a cast that included Nick Nolte portraying Neal Cassady, John Heard playing Jack Kerouac, and Sissy Spacek appearing as Carolyn Cassady. Additional cinematic and television works associated with his career include Shannon's Deal, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and Harry and Walter Go to New York.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Duets (2000) Producer
- Duets (2000) Writer
- Winnetka Road (1994) Producer
- Winnetka Road (1994) Creator
- South of Sunset (1993) Writer
- Middle Ages (1992) Creator
- Murder in High Places (1991) Writer
- Murder in High Places (1991) Executive Producer
- Murder in High Places (1991) Director
- Shannon's Deal (1990) Director
- The Whoopee Boys (1986) Director
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Writer
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Director
- The Razor's Edge (1984) Screenplay
- The Razor's Edge (1984) Director
- Scandalous (1984) Story
- Scandalous (1984) Screenplay
- Sphinx (1981) Screenplay
- Heart Beat (1980) Director
- Heart Beat (1980) Writer
- Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976) Story
- Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976) Screenplay
- Inserts (1975) Director
- Inserts (1975) Screenplay
- Mahogany (1975) Screenplay
- Have a Nice Weekend (1975) Writer
- The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Item 72-D: The Adventures of Spa and Fon (1970) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Byrum best known for?
John Byrum is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rob Roy (1995), The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), The Razor's Edge (1984).
When and where was John Byrum born?
John Byrum was born on March 14, 1947 in Winnetka, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does John Byrum have?
John Byrum has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2000.
What is John Byrum's background in cinema and television?
John Byrum is an American writer and director born on March 14, 1947, in Winnetka, Illinois. Known primarily for his work in writing, he has a total of 18 known credits. Among his film projects, he served as the writer and director for Heart Beat, a movie starring Nick Nolte as Neal Cassady, John Heard as Jack Kerouac,...
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