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Randal Kleiser

Randal Kleiser - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 20, 1946
Age79
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Randal Kleiser's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForDirecting 'Grease' (1978), 'The Blue Lagoon' (1980), 'Flight of the Navigator' (1986)

Intro

Randal Kleiser is an American film director and producer best known for directing the iconic 1978 musical film 'Grease'. His career has spanned several decades, and he is notable for his work in both film and television.

Early Life & Background

Randal Kleiser was raised in Pennsylvania and later attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he made several short films that contributed to the early development of his directing career.

Career Highlights

  • Directed the blockbuster musical 'Grease' (1978) starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
  • Directed 'The Blue Lagoon' (1980), a drama film starring Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins
  • Helmed the science fiction family film 'Flight of the Navigator' (1986)
  • Directed 'Summer Lovers' (1982) and 'Big Top Pee-wee' (1988)
  • Directed the pioneering digital film 'Honey, I Shrunk the Audience' (1994) for Disney theme parks

Trivia

  • Kleiser was a roommate of filmmaker George Lucas while at USC.
  • He directed the first digital feature film for Disney theme parks.
  • His work on 'Grease' made it one of the most successful movie musicals in box office history.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Randal Kleiser?

Randal Kleiser is 79 years old.

When was Randal Kleiser born?

Randal Kleiser was born the 20 July 1946.

Where is Randal Kleiser from?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About July 20th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 20, 1946, the Ingham County grand jury charged 28 individuals, including top officials of the Michigan National Bank System and former state legislators, with a bribery conspiracy aimed at defeating the 1941 Anti-Branch Banking Bill. The indictment alleged that these individuals unlawfully engaged in a scheme to influence the legislative process through bribery.
  • Day of the week: July 20th, 1946 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Who Do You Love I Hope by Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randal_Kleiser
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0459235/
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Randal-Kleiser