Tom Holland
Biography
Tom Holland is an American filmmaker born on July 11, 1943, in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA. He is known for directing several films, including Fright Night, Fatal Beauty, Child's Play, The Temp, and Thinner. Holland has a total of 70 known credits, primarily in directing. His career as a director has been focused on film, with no information available on his work in television. The provided sources do not mention any notable awards or accolades received by Holland for his directing work.
Career overview
Tom Holland is an American filmmaker known for directing several films. He has directed at least five films, including Fright Night, Fatal Beauty, Child's Play, The Temp, and Thinner. These films showcase his work as a director in the film industry.
As a director, Tom Holland has been involved in a total of 70 projects, according to available information. His directing credits span multiple films, demonstrating his versatility and experience in the field. While specific details about his directing style or notable achievements are not mentioned, his body of work as a director is notable.
Tom Holland's directing career is characterized by his work on a range of films. The specific titles mentioned, such as Fright Night and Child's Play, indicate that he has directed a variety of films across different genres. Further information about his directing career is not provided, but his involvement in at least five films is a notable aspect of his work as a director.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson (2026) as Self
- Robot Dracula (2026) as Tom
- The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide (2025) as Horror Film Expert
- Horror's Greatest (2024) as Self - Writer, Psycho II
- Horror's Greatest (2024) as Self - Writer & Director, Fright Night
- Horror's Greatest (2024) as Self - Director, Salem's Lot
- Doc of Chucky (2024) as Self
- The Occult (2024) as Uncle Walter
- King on Screen (2023) as Self
- In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) as Self
- The Timekeepers of Eternity (2021) Original Film Writer
- The Timekeepers of Eternity (2021) Other
- A Place Among the Dead (2020) as TH
- In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) as Self
- In Search of Darkness (2019) as Self
- Rock, Paper, Scissors (2019)
- Rock, Paper, Scissors (2019) Director
- Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
- Faith (2017) Thanks
- The DePatie/Frelang Collection: The Blue Racer (2017) as Japanese Beetle
- You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016) as Himself
- Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy (2016) as Himself
- Digging Up the Marrow (2015) as Himself
- 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street (2015) as Self
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2014) Director
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2014) Writer
- Out of Print (2014) as Self
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2013) as Self – Host
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2013) Executive Producer
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2013) Writer
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2013) Director
- Tom Holland's Twisted Tales (2013) Creator
- Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2012) as Self
- Fright Night (2011) Original Film Writer
- Fright Night (2011) Story
- FEARnet's Movies with More Brains (2011) as Self
- Hatchet II (2010) as Uncle Bob
- The Psycho Legacy (2010) as Self
- The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited - Part I (2009)
- We All Scream for Ice Cream (2007) as Funeral Guest (uncredited)
- We All Scream for Ice Cream (2007) Director
- The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness (2007) as Self
- The Initiation of Sarah (2006) Story
- Masters of Horror (2005) Director
- Hollywood Halloween (1997) as Self
- Thinner (1996) Screenplay
- Thinner (1996) Director
- The Langoliers (1995) as Harker
- The Langoliers (1995) Writer
- The Langoliers (1995) Director
- The Stand (1994) as Carl Hough
- The Temp (1993) Director
- Two-Fisted Tales (1992) Director
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) Director
- The Owl (1991) Executive Producer
- The Owl (1991) Director
- The Owl (1991) Writer
- The Stranger Within (1990) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Screenplay
- Child's Play (1988) Screenplay
- Child's Play (1988) Director
- Fright Night Part 2 (1988) Characters
- Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play (1988) as Himself
- Fatal Beauty (1987) Director
- Amazing Stories (1985) Director
- Fright Night (1985) Director
- Fright Night (1985) Screenplay
- Cloak & Dagger (1984) Screenplay
- Scream for Help (1984) Writer
- The Winds of War (1983) as Devilfish Sub Captain
- Psycho II (1983) as Deputy Norris
- Psycho II (1983) Writer
- Class of 1984 (1982) Story
- Class of 1984 (1982) Screenplay
- The Beast Within (1982) Writer
- The Initiation of Sarah (1978) Story
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Frank Silva
- Josie's Castle (1971) as Leonard Robbins
- A Walk in the Spring Rain (1970) as Boy (as Tom Fielding)
- The Young Lawyers (1969) as David Harrison (as Tom Fielding)
- Model Shop (1969) as Gerry
- Combat! (1962) as Pfc. Tommy Bishop
- Black Saddle (1959) as Jailer
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Official Detective (1957)
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Wick Hawes
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Alvin
- Faces of Horror
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Holland best known for?
Tom Holland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fright Night (2011), Fright Night (2011), Masters of Horror (2005), Thinner (1996).
When and where was Tom Holland born?
Tom Holland was born on July 11, 1943 in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA.
How many credits does Tom Holland have?
Tom Holland has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2026.
What is Tom Holland's background in cinema and television?
Tom Holland is an American filmmaker born on July 11, 1943, in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA. He is known for directing several films, including Fright Night, Fatal Beauty, Child's Play, The Temp, and Thinner. Holland has a total of 70 known credits, primarily in directing. His career as a director has been focused on fi...