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IP signed photograph, shows Joe Dante on the set, 8 x 10,5 inch, signed in black felt tip "Joe Dante", obtained In-Person, in very fine condition.
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Profession:
(1946-) American film director, producer, editor and actor. His films - notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - often mix 1950s-style B movies with cartoon comedy.
Year of Birth: 1946
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<h4>Joseph James Dante Jr.</h4> Joseph James Dante Jr. was born on December 11, 1946, in Morristown, New Jersey. He is an American movie director, producer and actor, best known for his work in the horror and science fiction genres. He is the son of Joseph James Dante Sr. and Mary Elizabeth. Dante first became interested in the film industry when he was in high school. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, graduating in 1968 with a degree in film. After graduation, he began working as an assistant editor at Roger Corman's New World Pictures. During his time at New World, Dante wrote and directed several cult classics such as “Piranha” (1978), “The Howling” (1981), and “Gremlins” (1984). Dante also wrote and directed several other films during the 1980s and 1990s, including “Explorers” (1985), “Innerspace” (1987), “The Burbs” (1989), and “Small Soldiers” (1998). He also wrote, produced, and directed the television series “The Twilight Zone” (1985-1989). He has also acted in several films, including “The ‘Burbs” (1989), “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), and “Matinee” (1993). In 2003, Dante was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to serve as an honorary Oscar judge for the 2003 Academy Awards. Dante has also won several awards, including a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film for “The Howling” (1981) and a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film for “Explorers” (1985). Dante continues to work in the film industry, serving as a judge on the television series “Project Greenlight” (2001-2005). He is also working on a feature-length documentary about the making of “The Howling”. Dante has been married twice, first to producer Martha Schumacher and then to actress Mary Jo Devenport. He has two children, Dante Jr. and Jessabelle. Dante’s career has spanned four decades and he continues to be an influence in the film industry. He is considered one of the great directors of the modern era and is known for his unique vision, creativity, and technical skill.
<h4>Joseph James Dante Jr.</h4> Joseph James Dante Jr. was born on December 11, 1946, in Morristown, New Jersey. He is an American movie director, producer and actor, best known for his work in the horror and science fiction genres. He is the son of Joseph James Dante Sr. and Mary Elizabeth. Dante first became interested in the film industry when he was in high school. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, graduating in 1968 with a degree in film. After graduation, he began working as an assistant editor at Roger Corman's New World Pictures. During his time at New World, Dante wrote and directed several cult classics such as “Piranha” (1978), “The Howling” (1981), and “Gremlins” (1984). Dante also wrote and directed several other films during the 1980s and 1990s, including “Explorers” (1985), “Innerspace” (1987), “The Burbs” (1989), and “Small Soldiers” (1998). He also wrote, produced, and directed the television series “The Twilight Zone” (1985-1989). He has also acted in several films, including “The ‘Burbs” (1989), “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), and “Matinee” (1993). In 2003, Dante was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to serve as an honorary Oscar judge for the 2003 Academy Awards. Dante has also won several awards, including a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film for “The Howling” (1981) and a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film for “Explorers” (1985). Dante continues to work in the film industry, serving as a judge on the television series “Project Greenlight” (2001-2005). He is also working on a feature-length documentary about the making of “The Howling”. Dante has been married twice, first to producer Martha Schumacher and then to actress Mary Jo Devenport. He has two children, Dante Jr. and Jessabelle. Dante’s career has spanned four decades and he continues to be an influence in the film industry. He is considered one of the great directors of the modern era and is known for his unique vision, creativity, and technical skill.
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