Rowdy Herrington
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1980–2025 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Rowdy Herrington (Directing).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Source [1]:
Name: Rowdy Herrington (also known as Rowdy L. Herrington).
Born: January 1, 1951.
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Gender: Male.
Known for: Directing.
Known credits: 14.
Source [2]:
Directed: Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004).
Synopsis:
American director and screenwriter.
Known for directing: Jack’s Back (1988), Road House (1989), and Striking Distance (1993).
Lives in Livingston, Montana with his wife.
Draft 1: Rowdy Herrington, also known as Rowdy L. Herrington, is an American director and screenwriter. He was born on January 1, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Herrington is known for directing the films Jack’s Back (1988), Road House (1989), and Striking Distance (1993). His known credits include 14 works. He also directed the film Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius in 2004. Herrington currently lives in Livingston, Montana, with his wife.
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Rowdy Herrington (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Rowdy Herrington (also known as Rowdy L. Herrington).
Born: January 1, 1951.
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Profession: American director and screenwriter.
Known for directing: Jack’s Back (1988), Road House (1989), and Striking Distance (1993).
Known credits: 14.
Directed: Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004).
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius details: Drama, Biography, 152 m.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early background.
Rowdy Herrington, also known as Rowdy L. Herrington, is an American director and screenwriter. Born on January 1, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, he has established a career in the film industry. His professional credits include 14 known works.
Paragraph 2: Directing credits.
Herrington is recognized for directing several films, including Jack’s Back, released in 1988, Road House, released in 1989, and Striking Distance, released in 1993. In 2004, he directed the film Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. This production is categorized under the drama and biography genres and has a runtime of 152 minutes.
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"Rowdy Herrington, also known as Rowdy L. Herrington, is an American director and screenwriter. Born on January 1, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, he has established a career in the film industry. His professional credits include 14 known works.
Herrington is recognized for directing several films, including Jack’s Back, released in 1988, Road House, released in 1989, and Striking Distance, released in 1993. In 2004, he directed the film Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. This production is categorized under the drama and biography genres and has a runtime of 152 minutes."
Word count: ~105 words. This is too short. I need to reach 180-260 words.
Expanding while staying strictly within sources:
The sources are quite sparse. I must be careful not to hallucinate.
Sources say:
Name: Rowdy Herrington / Rowdy L. Herrington
Born: Jan 1, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA
Profession: Director and screenwriter
Known for directing: Jack's Back (1988), Road House (1989), Striking Distance (1993)
Known credits: 14
Directed: Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004)
Bobby Jones details: Drama, Biography, 152m.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- Looking Through Water (2025) Screenplay
- Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Story
- Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Director
- Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Screenplay
- I Witness (2003) Director
- The Stickup (2002) Writer
- The Stickup (2002) Director
- A Murder of Crows (1999) Director
- A Murder of Crows (1999) Writer
- Striking Distance (1993) Director
- Striking Distance (1993) Writer
- Gladiator (1992) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Road House (1989) Director
- Jack's Back (1988) Writer
- Jack's Back (1988) Director
- Nightflyers (1987) Gaffer
- That's Life! (1986) Gaffer
- Runaway Nightmare (1982) Gaffer
- Humanoids from the Deep (1980) Electrician
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rowdy Herrington best known for?
Rowdy Herrington is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004), Striking Distance (1993).
When and where was Rowdy Herrington born?
Rowdy Herrington was born on January 1, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Rowdy Herrington have?
Rowdy Herrington has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
What is Rowdy Herrington's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Rowdy Herrington (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings...
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