
Joe Dante
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Biography
Joseph "Joe" Dante, Jr. is an American film director and producer of films generally with humorous and science fiction content. His films include Piranha (1978) and The Howling (1981), both from scripts by John Sayles; Segment 3 of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983); Gremlins (1984), his first major hit, and its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990); Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987); The 'Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Runaway Daughters (1994), The Second Civil War (1997), The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy (1998), Small Soldiers (1998), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), and Homecoming (2005). In 1995-1996, Dante worked on The Phantom, and when he was removed from the film, he chose screen credit (as executive producer) rather than pay. He was creative consultant on Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992) and directed five episodes. He played himself in the series finale.
Known For
Production Credits

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai

The 'Burbs

Trafficked

The Movie Orgy

Gremlins

The Twilight Zone

Splatter

The Twilight Zone

Runaway Daughters

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

Small Soldiers

Amazon Women on the Moon

CSI: NY

Eerie, Indiana

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Grand Theft Auto

The Second Civil War

MacGyver

Explorers

Hawaii Five-0

Masters of Horror

Amazing Stories
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