
Dan O'Bannon
Known For
Writing
Born
1946-09-30 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died
2009-12-17
Biography
Daniel Thomas "Dan" O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. He is best known for his work on "Alien" (1979), "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985) and "Total Recall" (1990).
Most Known For

Dark Star
as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge

Jodorowsky's Dune
as Self - V/FX Artist (voice) (archive footage)

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
as Himself

The Alien Saga
as Self

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
as (archive footage)

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
as Himself (Archival Footage)

The Alien Legacy
as Self

The Beast Within: Making Alien
as Self

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
as Self

Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'
as Self

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
as Self

Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures
as Self

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
as Self

Area 51: The Alien Interview
as Alien Interviewer

Return of the Living Dead: Designing the Dead
as Self

Dan O'Bannon: Crafting Fear

The AckerMonster Chronicles!

Good Morning, Dan

Judson's Release
as Breather