Joe Dante

Joe Dante

🎂 28th November 1946 (79 yrs) 📍 Morristown, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Joseph James Dante Jr. (born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.

Dante's output includes the films Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Small Soldiers (1998), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). His work for television and cable include the social satire The Second Civil War (1997), episodes of the anthology series Masters of Horror ("Homecoming" and "The Screwfly Solution") and Amazing Stories, as well as Police Squad! and Hawaii Five-0.

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Joe Dante

🎬 Movies Featuring Joe Dante

The Creeps

The Creeps (2025)

as Uncle John
The Vincent Price Legacy

The Vincent Price Legacy (2025)

as Himself
Boorman and the Devil

Boorman and the Devil (2025)

as Self
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)

as Self
Sharksploitation

Sharksploitation (2024)

as Self
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director (2024)

as Himself
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024)

as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)

as Self
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Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022)

as Self - Interviewee
Razzennest

Razzennest (2022)

as Joe Dante
Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction

Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction (2022)

as Self
In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow (2022)

as Self - Interviewee
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021)

as Self [archival]
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)

as Self
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema

Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema (2021)

as Self
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! (2020)

as Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)

as Self
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020)

as Self
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)

as Host
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)

as Host
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)

as Host
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Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School (2019)

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (2019)

as Self
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters (2019)

as Self
Love, Antosha

Love, Antosha (2019)

as Self
In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness (2019)

as Self
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)

as Self
Sad Hill Unearthed

Sad Hill Unearthed (2018)

as Self - Filmmaker
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The Fear is Real (2018)

as Self
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2018)

as Self
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years

Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years (2018)

as Self
Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur

Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur (2017)

as Self
Long Live the King

Long Live the King (2016)

as himself
24×36

24×36 (2016)

as Self
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy (2016)

as Himself
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)

as Self
Tales of Halloween

Tales of Halloween (2015)

as Prof. Milo Gottlieb
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street

42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street (2015)

as Himself
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film

Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film (2015)

From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures

From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures (2014)

as Self
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (2014)

as Self
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There Goes the Neighborhood: The Making of The 'Burbs (2014)

as Self
Out of Print

Out of Print (2014)

as Self
Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror

Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror (2014)

as Self - Director
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film

We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film (2014)

as Self
That Guy Dick Miller

That Guy Dick Miller (2014)

as Self
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!

House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! (2013)

as Self
A Fuller Life

A Fuller Life (2013)

as Self - Reader (segment "Sicily Black and Blue")
Blast Vegas

Blast Vegas (2013)

as Salesman #2
Trailer War

Trailer War (2012)

as Himself
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie (2012)

as Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)

as Self
The Butterfly Room

The Butterfly Room (2012)

as Cab Driver
The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil

The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil (2012)

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To Be... A Film Favorite (2012)

Corman's World

Corman's World (2011)

as Self - Filmmaker
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011)

as Self - Interviewee
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The Future of Fear (2011)

as Self
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011)

as Self
American Grindhouse

American Grindhouse (2011)

as Himself
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The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus (2010)

as Self
Machete Maidens Unleashed!

Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010)

as Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry (2010)

as Self
RKO, A Story made in Hollywood

RKO, A Story made in Hollywood (2010)

as Himself
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010)

as Self
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010)

as Self
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)

as Self
Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter

Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter (2009)

as Himself
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

Direct Your Own Damn Movie! (2009)

as Self
Monsterland

Monsterland (2009)

as Self
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Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009)

as Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008)

as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)

as Self
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)

as Self
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Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein (2007)

as Himself
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness (2007)

as Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)

as Self
The Hatching of Spider Baby

The Hatching of Spider Baby (2007)

as Himself
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon

Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006)

as Self
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006)

as Self
Lugosi: The Dark Prince

Lugosi: The Dark Prince (2006)

as Self
Hitchcocked!

Hitchcocked! (2006)

as Self
Karloff: The Gentle Monster

Karloff: The Gentle Monster (2006)

as Self
The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie (2005)

as Self
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin (2005)

as Himself
Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!

Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War! (2005)

as Himself
Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White

Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White (2005)

as Himself
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005)

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005)

as Self
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Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004)

as Self
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)

as Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen

Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen (2004)

as Self
Mario Bava: Operazione paura

Mario Bava: Operazione paura (2004)

as Self / Host
Welcome to Werewolfland

Welcome to Werewolfland (2004)

Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’

Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’ (2003)

Cinerama Adventure

Cinerama Adventure (2002)

as Self
Making The Earth Stand Still

Making The Earth Stand Still (2001)

as Self
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures

It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001)

as Self
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (2000)

as Self
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre

Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000)

as Self
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs

Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs (1999)

as Self
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999)

as Self / Host
Hollywood Rated 'R'

Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)

as Self
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror

Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994)

as Self
Beverly Hills Cop III

Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)

as Jailer
The Silence of the Hams

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

as Dying Man
A Century of Cinema

A Century of Cinema (1994)

as Self
The Magical World of Chuck Jones

The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992)

as Self
Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers (1992)

as Lab Assistant
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)

as Himself
Oscar

Oscar (1991)

as Face on the Cutting Room Floor
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

as Grandpa Fred Director (uncredited)
Innerspace

Innerspace (1987)

as Vectorscope Employee (uncredited)
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal

The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986)

as Self
Eating Raoul

Eating Raoul (1982)

as Busboy (uncredited)
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling' (1981)

as Self
Piranha

Piranha (1978)

as Scuba Diver #2 (uncredited)
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978)

as Self
Cannonball

Cannonball (1976)

as Kid
Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard (1976)

as Party Waiter (uncredited)
Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave (1975)

Mary Woronov: Cult Queen

Mary Woronov: Cult Queen (N/A)

as Self
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The AckerMonster Chronicles! (N/A)