John Carpenter
- Biography
- A director whose quick-witted and full-blooded approach to genre filmmaking has won him both mainstream success and a cult following, John Carpenter was born in Carthage, NY, in 1948.
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- Born
- January 16, 1948
Awards
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | New Generation Award Halloween (1978) |
Films
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