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John McNaughton

John McNaughton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 13, 1950
Age76
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also John McNaughton's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForDirecting 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' (1986) and other films in the horror and thriller genres.

Intro

John McNaughton is an American film and television director, best known for his work in the horror and thriller genres. He gained critical acclaim with his debut feature, 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' (1986), and has since built a career directing both films and television episodes.

Early Life & Background

John McNaughton was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He studied fine arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Before entering filmmaking, he worked in various fields, including working for the Encyclopædia Britannica films division.

Career Highlights

  • Directed 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' (1986), which became a cult classic and was praised for its gritty realism.
  • Directed 'Mad Dog and Glory' (1993), starring Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, and Bill Murray.
  • Worked on numerous television series, including directing episodes of 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Masters of Horror.'

Trivia

  • 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' faced censorship and distribution hurdles due to its intense content, but it went on to become a highly influential film within the horror genre.
  • McNaughton's style is often noted for its psychological intensity and realism.

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How old is John McNaughton?

John McNaughton is 76 years old.

When was John McNaughton born?

John McNaughton was born the 13 January 1950.

Where is John McNaughton from?

Chicago, Illinois, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About January 13th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 13, 1950, another tragedy struck the British submarine service when HMS Truculent sank in the Thames Estuary. This incident followed the earlier sinking and highlighted ongoing safety issues within the Royal Navy.
  • Day of the week: January 13th, 1950 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Rag Mop by Ames Brothers
  • Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Sources

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0574436/