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Steve Barron

Known For
Directing
Born
May 4, 1956 in Dublin, Ireland
Active Years
1977–2024 (48 Years)
Total Credits
55 credits in database
Directing Born May 4, 1956 Dublin, Ireland 55 credits
55
Total Credits
1977–2024
48 Years Career Span
25
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Steve Barron is an Irish director and producer born in Dublin on May 4, 1956. He is the son of filmmaker Zelda Barron and attended St Marylebone Grammar School. Barron made his directorial debut in 1979. He is recognized for directing the films Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1990 and Coneheads in 1993. Throughout the 1980s, he directed numerous music videos, including Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, Dire Straits' Money for Nothing, and a-ha's Take on Me. After producing eight music videos during the early 1990s, he directed his final music video in 1993 for David Bowie's As the World Falls Down. According to his professional records, Barron has 46 known credits in the film and television industry.

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Career overview

Steven Barron is an Irish director and producer who was born in Dublin on May 4, 1956. The son of filmmaker Zelda Barron, he attended St Marylebone Grammar School and began his directorial career in 1979. He is widely recognized for his work on several notable films, including the 1990 production Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the 1993 film Coneheads.

Barron is also known for directing many prominent music videos throughout the 1980s. His credits in this medium include Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, Dire Straits' Money for Nothing, and a-ha's Take on Me. Following a period in the early 1990s during which he produced eight music videos, he directed his final music video in 1993 for the David Bowie song As the World Falls Down. Throughout his career, Barron has accumulated 46 known credits in the industry.

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Career timeline

The Marlow Murder Club · Executive ProducerThe Marlow Murder Club · Director
Mrs Sidhu Investigates · DirectorThriller 40
Murder in Provence · Director
Around the World in 80 Days · DirectorAround the World in 80 Days · Executive Producer
Supervized · Director
The Durrells · DirectorBrahman Naman · Producer
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Delete · Executive ProducerDelete · Director
Treasure Island · DirectorTreasure Island · Creator
The Day After Peace · Producer
THE BEATLES in HELP!
Best of Bowie · DirectorChoking Man · DirectorChoking Man · Writer
Mike Bassett: Manager · Executive Producer
Michael Jackson: Number Ones · DirectorDreamkeeper · DirectorDreamkeeper · DirectorDreamKeeper · DirectorThe Human League: The Very Best Of · Director
Mike Bassett: England Manager · DirectorMike Bassett: England Manager · Producer
Arabian Nights · DirectorRat · DirectorRat · Producer
a-ha: Headlines and Deadlines · Director
Merlin · DirectorMerlin · Creator
The Adventures of Pinocchio · DirectorThe Adventures of Pinocchio · Screenplay
While You Were Sleeping · Executive ProducerMichael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory · Director
The Specialist · Executive ProducerReBoot · Producer
Coneheads · Director
ZZ Top - Greatest Hits · Director
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles · Director
The Storyteller · DirectorThe Storyteller: Fearnot · DirectorThe Storyteller: Sapsorrow · DirectorThe Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog · Director
Track Record · Director
Video AID · Director
Electric Dreams · Director
Joan Armatrading - Track Record · DirectorKevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners - "The Bridge" - The Live Performance · Director

Full Filmography

55 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Steve Barron best known for?

Steve Barron is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Marlow Murder Club (2024), The Marlow Murder Club (2024), Supervized (2019), The Durrells (2016).

When and where was Steve Barron born?

Steve Barron was born on May 4, 1956 in Dublin, Ireland.

How many credits does Steve Barron have?

Steve Barron has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2024.

What is Steve Barron's background in cinema and television?

Steve Barron is an Irish director and producer born in Dublin on May 4, 1956. He is the son of filmmaker Zelda Barron and attended St Marylebone Grammar School. Barron made his directorial debut in 1979. He is recognized for directing the films Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1990 and Coneheads in 1993. Throughout the ...

Steve Barron by the numbers

55credits
36films
19TV series
1977–2024active years

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