Trent Haaga
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1999–2026 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 94 credits in database
Biography
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Synopsis:
Trent Haaga: actor, screenwriter, director, producer, assistant director.
Focus: independent cult films.
Collaboration: Troma Entertainment (founded by Lloyd Kaufman).
Genres: horror, science fiction, dark comedy.
Career start: 1990s as an actor.
Lead role: Terror Firmer (Troma cult film).
Career progression: moved into assistant directing roles.
2000s films: Living and Dead, Deadgirl, Starry Eyes, Killjoy series.
Directed: Chop, 68 Kills.
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Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 80.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: January 1, 1971.
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Trent Haaga is an actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and assistant director born on January 1, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. His work often involves independent cult films within the horror, science fiction, and dark comedy genres. He maintains a close collaboration with Troma Entertainment, founded by Lloyd Kaufman. Haaga entered the film industry in the 1990s as an actor, notably playing the lead in the Troma cult film Terror Firmer, before moving into assistant directing roles. His filmography includes appearances in
Career overview
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Synopsis:
Trent Haaga is an actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and assistant director.
Focuses on independent cult films.
Collaborates with Troma Entertainment (founded by Lloyd Kaufman).
Genres: horror, science fiction, dark comedy.
Entered industry in the 1990s as an actor.
Lead in Troma cult film Terror Firmer.
Moved into assistant directing roles.
2000s films: Living and Dead, Deadgirl, Starry Eyes, Killjoy series.
Directed: Chop, 68 Kills.
Source [1]:
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 80.
Birthday: January 1, 1971.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Career.
Trent Haaga is an actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and assistant director born in Los Angeles, California. He entered the film industry in the 1990s as an actor. His work often involves genres such as horror, science fiction, and dark comedy, with a career focus on independent cult films. Haaga maintains a close collaboration with Troma Entertainment, which was founded by Lloyd Kaufman. One of his early notable roles was playing the lead in the Troma cult film Terror Firmer.
Paragraph 2: Evolution and Later Work.
Following his start in acting, Haaga gradually moved into assistant directing roles. During the 2000s, he appeared in several films, including Living and Dead, Deadgirl, Starry Eyes, and the Killjoy series. In addition to his acting work, he has directed movies such as Chop and 68 Kills. According to The Movie Database, he has 80 known credits and is primarily known for his acting.
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Trent Haaga is an actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and assistant director born in Los Angeles, California. He entered the film industry in the 1990s as an actor. His professional work focuses on independent cult films and frequently falls within the genres of horror, science fiction, and dark comedy. Haaga maintains a close collaboration with Troma Entertainment, an organization founded by Lloyd Kaufman. His early career included appearing as the lead in the Troma cult film Terror Firmer.
After beginning his career in acting, Haaga gradually transitioned into assistant directing roles. During the 2000s, he appeared in films such as Living and Dead, Deadgirl, Starry Eyes, and the Killjoy series. He has also directed movies including Chop and 68 Kills. According to The Movie Database, Haaga has 80 known credits and is recognized for his work in acting.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
94 titles- Robot Dracula (2026) as Trent
- Nameless (2026) as TJ Emerson
- Amityville Bigfoot (2024) as Clive
- An American Masquerade (2024) as Bronson
- Killjoy: Terrify (2024) as Killjoy
- Free LSD (2023) as Officer 1
- Hazard (2022) Writer
- Teddy Told Me To (2022) as Theo
- Slice! (2022) as Trent
- Deathcember (2019) Director
- Deathcember (2019) Writer
- Killjoy's Carnage Caravan (2019) as Killjoy
- Deadtime Tales (2018) as Spectre / Electrician (segment "Million Dollar Death") (archive footage)
- It Came from the Desert (2018) Writer
- Bad Match (2017) as Detective Dean
- 68 Kill (2017) Director
- 68 Kill (2017) Screenplay
- Greetings from Tromaville! (2017) as Self
- Killjoy's Psycho Circus (2016) as Killjoy
- Deadly Daughters (2016) Writer
- Tales of Halloween (2015) as Nelson
- Starry Eyes (2014) as Trent
- Killing Daddy (2014) Writer
- Vital Heat: The Making of 'Cheap Thrills' (2014) as Self
- Blood Shed (2014) as Eckardt
- American Muscle (2014) as Styles
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Writer
- 616: Paranormal Incident (2013) as Hooper
- Heebie Jeebies (2013) Writer
- The Dead Reborn (2013) Writer
- The Dead Reborn (2013) Producer
- TalhotBlond (2012) Teleplay
- American Maniacs (2012) Writer
- Killjoy Goes to Hell (2012) as Killjoy
- Where the Dead Go to Die (2012) as Ralph's Dad (voice)
- Return to Blood Fart Lake (2012) Thanks
- Stay at Home Dad (2012) as J.R.
- Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011) as Self
- Chop (2011) Director
- Killjoy 3 (2010) as Killjoy / Psychologist
- Jessicka Rabid (2010) as Marley Hoffman
- Under the Scares (2010) as Self
- Psycho Holocaust (2009) as Buddy
- Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009) as Officer Tyler
- Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman (2009) as Self
- Killer Biker Chicks (2009) as Bo
- Deadgirl (2008) Screenplay
- Slices (2008) as Professor Lucius Phibes
- Ski Wolf (2008) as Ralston Zabku
- Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula (2008) as Clyde
- The Trek (2008) as TJ Emerson
- Living & Dying (2007) as Max Reichmann
- The Devil's Muse (2007) as Red / Bobby Manley
- Splatter Disco (2007) as Kent Chubb
- Gimme Skelter (2007) as Luther
- Uchuujin from Outer Space (2007) as Sands
- Die and Let Live (2006) as Emmanuel Frum
- Gag (2006) as Officer Wood
- Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! (2006) as Bum/Donald
- Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! (2006) Producer
- Legend of the Sandsquatch (2006) as J. Wallace
- Debbie Rochon Confidential: My Years in Tromaville Exposed! (2006) as Self / Various Characters
- Cutting Room! (2005) as Brian
- Tales from the Crapper (2004) as Guy at the Party
- Tales from the Grave (2004) as Eric
- Tales from the Grave (2004) Producer
- Tales from the Grave (2004) Writer
- Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots (2004) as Mark Adams
- That's Independent! (2004) as Self
- Devil's Moon (2004) as Cletus
- Suburban Nightmare (2004) as Charles Rosenblad
- Zombiegeddon (2003) as Ted Kopafeel
- Mega Scorpions (2003) as Elroy
- The Ghouls (2003) as Clift
- The Ghouls (2003) Producer
- All the Love You Cannes! (2002) as Self (uncredited)
- Dead & Rotting (2002) as Eric
- Dead & Rotting (2002) Producer
- Killjoy 2: Deliverance from Evil (2002) as Killjoy
- Killjoy 2: Deliverance from Evil (2002) Line Producer
- Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie' (2002) as Self
- Hell Asylum (2002) as Spectre / Electrician
- Hell Asylum (2002) Writer
- Hell Asylum (2002) Line Producer
- Operation Midnight Climax (2002) as Lyle
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001) as Tex Diaper
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001) Line Producer
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001) Casting
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001) Screenplay
- Farts of Darkness: The Making of 'Terror Firmer' (2001) as Self
- Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (2001) as James Vanbrunt
- Troma's Edge TV (2000) as Troma Superstar Trent Haaga
- Terror Firmer (1999) as Jerry
- Head of the Family II: Sirens of Seduction as Dr. Vott
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Trent Haaga best known for?
Trent Haaga is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hazard (2022), Deathcember (2019), Deathcember (2019), Bad Match (2017).
When and where was Trent Haaga born?
Trent Haaga was born on January 1, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Trent Haaga have?
Trent Haaga has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Trent Haaga's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Trent Haaga (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no head...
Trent Haaga by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Starry Eyes (2014) as Trent — aged about 43
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001) as Tex Diaper — aged about 30
- Tales of Halloween (2015) as Nelson — aged about 44
- Bad Match (2017) as Detective Dean — aged about 46
- Living & Dying (2007) as Max Reichmann — aged about 36
- Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009) as Officer Tyler — aged about 38
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