John McTiernan
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 8, 1951 in Albany, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1986–2026 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
John McTiernan works in directing. Born January 8, 1951 in Albany, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 35 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- The Draft! (2026) Thanks
- The Real Hunt for Red October (2021) as Self
- In Search Of the Dead Eaters (2011) as Self
- The Political Prosecutions of Karl Rove (2008) as Self
- The Political Prosecutions of Karl Rove (2008) Director
- Basic (2003) Director
- Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October' (2003) as Self
- Rollerball (2002) Director
- Rollerball (2002) Producer
- Iron and Beyond (2002) as Self - Director
- Predator: Welcome to the Jungle (2001) as Self
- Predator: Character Design (2001) as Self
- Predator: The Life Inside (2001) as Self
- Predator: Classified Action (2001) as Self
- If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2000) as Self
- The 13th Warrior (1999) Director
- The 13th Warrior (1999) Producer
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) Director
- Quicksilver Highway (1997) Executive Producer
- Amanda (1996) Producer
- The Right to Remain Silent (1996) Producer
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) Director
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) Producer
- A Night to Die For (1995) as Self
- Last Action Hero (1993) Producer
- Last Action Hero (1993) Director
- HBO First Look (1992)
- Medicine Man (1992) Director
- Robin Hood (1991) Executive Producer
- The Hunt for Red October (1990) Director
- Die Hard (1988) Director
- Predator (1987) Director
- Nomads (1986) Director
- Nomads (1986) Screenplay
- Predator: The Unseen Arnold as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John McTiernan best known for?
John McTiernan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Draft! (2023), Basic (2003), Rollerball (2002), Rollerball (2002).
When and where was John McTiernan born?
John McTiernan was born on January 8, 1951 in Albany, New York, USA.
How many credits does John McTiernan have?
John McTiernan has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is John McTiernan's background in cinema and television?
John Campbell McTiernan Jr. (born January 8, 1951) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his action films, especially Predator (1987), Die Hard (1988), and The Hunt for Red October (1990). His later well-known films include the action-comedy-fantasy film Last Action Hero (1993), the action film sequel Die Hard...
John McTiernan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- HBO First Look (1992) — aged about 41
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