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John Huston

Known For
Directing
Born
August 5, 1906 in Nevada, Missouri, USA
Died
August 28, 1987
Active Years
1929–2026 (98 Years)
Total Credits
215 credits in database
Directing Born Aug 5, 1906 Died Aug 28, 1987 Nevada, Missouri, USA 215 credits
215
Total Credits
1929–2026
98 Years Career Span
112
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

John Huston was an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and visual artist. Born in Nevada, Missouri, USA, on August 5, 1906, he is known for directing 37 feature films, many of which are considered classics. Huston studied and worked as a fine art painter in Paris, and he explored the visual aspects of his films throughout his career. He wrote the screenplays for most of the films he directed. Huston's known credits include 164 titles, and he is also known as John Marcel. He passed away on August 28, 1987, at the age of 81.

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Career

Career overview

John Huston was a film director who directed 37 feature films throughout his career. Many of these films are considered classics and showcase his unique visual style. Before directing, Huston studied and worked as a fine art painter in Paris. This background in visual art likely influenced his approach to filmmaking, as he was known to sketch each scene on paper beforehand and carefully frame his characters during the shoot.

Huston's directing credits include a wide range of films, each showcasing his versatility as a director. His films often explored themes of adventure, drama, and the human condition. He was a skilled storyteller who was able to bring complex characters and stories to life on the big screen. Huston's visual style and attention to detail are evident in many of his films, which continue to be celebrated for their craftsmanship and artistry.

Huston's directing career spanned many years, during which he established himself as a master of the medium. His films have stood the test of time, and he remains one of the most respected and beloved directors in the history of cinema.

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100 Years of Marilyn Monroe
The Myth of Marilyn MonroeMCAINE: An Anagram of Cinema
An Oral History of: The Name of the Rose
Morceaux de CannesJohn Huston: Adventures of a Free Soul
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
They'll Love Me When I'm DeadThe Other Side of the Wind
Five Came BackArthur Miller: WriterFive Came BackAnjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the StreetAva Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn at the Movies
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack CardiffEmbracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
Pelé ForeverThe Making of Rocky Road to Dublin
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
Making 'The Misfits'
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Federico Fellini's Autobiography
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
Bogart: The Untold StoryBogart: Here's Looking at You, Kid
Orson Welles: The One-Man Band
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Welles' Language
Mr. North · ScreenplayMr. North · Executive ProducerJohn Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
The Dead · DirectorMr. Corbett's Ghost
MomoDirected by William Wyler
The Black CauldronPrizzi's Honor · DirectorEpicHerman Melville: Damned in ParadiseGeorge Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
BuñuelUnder the Volcano · DirectorNotes from Under the VolcanoTo The Western WorldObservations Under the Volcano
LovesickA Minor MiracleAmerican CaesarErrol Flynn: Portrait of a Swashbuckler
AnnieAnnie · DirectorCannery RowThe Orson Welles StoryLights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical

Full Filmography

215 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Huston best known for?

John Huston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019), Mr. North (1988), Mr. North (1988), The Dead (1987).

When and where was John Huston born?

John Huston was born on August 5, 1906 in Nevada, Missouri, USA. They passed away on August 28, 1987.

How many credits does John Huston have?

John Huston has accumulated over 215 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2026.

What is John Huston's background in cinema and television?

John Huston was an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and visual artist. Born in Nevada, Missouri, USA, on August 5, 1906, he is known for directing 37 feature films, many of which are considered classics. Huston studied and worked as a fine art painter in Paris, and he explored the visual aspects of his film...

John Huston by the numbers

215credits
200films
15TV series
1929–2026active years

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