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John McNaughton

Known For
Directing
Born
January 13, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Active Years
1959–2025 (67 Years)
Total Credits
41 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 13, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, USA 41 credits
41
Total Credits
1959–2025
67 Years Career Span
19
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

John McNaughton is an American film and television director. He was born on January 13, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. McNaughton is known for directing several films and television shows, including Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Wild Things. He has also worked on Masters of Horror and Push, Nevada. McNaughton's directing credits include 36 known works. He is male and has a content score of 100. McNaughton's birthplace and gender are confirmed through multiple sources. His directing career spans multiple genres and projects, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.

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Career

Career overview

John McNaughton is an American film and television director, originally from Chicago, Illinois. He has directed a significant number of projects throughout his career, with 36 known credits. McNaughton's work spans various genres and formats, including film and television.

One of McNaughton's most notable works is the film "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer," which he directed in 1986. He is also known for directing the film "Wild Things" in 1998. Additionally, McNaughton has been involved in several other projects, including "Masters of Horror" and "Push, Nevada." His filmography also includes "Zločin v ulicích," although the exact details of this film are not specified.

McNaughton's career has been marked by his work in the film and television industry, with a focus on directing. His contributions to the industry have been recognized, with a content score of 100 on TMDB. McNaughton's work continues to be associated with the genres of film and television, with a focus on directing.

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Career timeline

I Am Luke Perry
Splatterfest Exhumed
Kill Her Goats · Executive Producer
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs90 Years of the Music Box Theatre
The Harvest · Director
13 Scarier Movie MomentsPost Traumatic: An American Nightmare
John from Cincinnati · Director
Haeckel's Tale · Director
Masters of Horror · Director
Murder by NumbersChicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
Without a Trace · DirectorPush, Nevada · Director
Speaking of Sex · DirectorSpeaking of Sex · Executive Producer
Condo Painting · DirectorCondo Painting · WriterScream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Lansky · Director
Wild Things · Director
Hollywood Halloween
Normal Life · DirectorFirehouse · Director
Rebel Highway · DirectorGirls in Prison · Director
Homicide: Life on the Street · DirectorMad Dog and Glory · Director
The Borrower · DirectorFear in the DarkSex, Drugs, Rock & Roll · Director
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer · DirectorHenry: Portrait of a Serial Killer · ProducerHenry: Portrait of a Serial Killer · WriterAgent on Ice · Casting Associate
Dealers in Death · Director
No Hiding Place

Full Filmography

41 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

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

John McNaughton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Am Luke Perry (2025), The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs (2019), The Harvest (2015), John from Cincinnati (2007).

When and where was John McNaughton born?

John McNaughton was born on January 13, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does John McNaughton have?

John McNaughton has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.

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

John McNaughton is an American film and television director. He was born on January 13, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. McNaughton is known for directing several films and television shows, including Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Wild Things. He has also worked on Masters of Horror and Push, Nevada. McNaughton's d...

John McNaughton by the numbers

41credits
33films
8TV series
1959–2025active years

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