Screenwriter

Dan O'Bannon

1968–present1946–2009Sci-FiHorrorActionDrama

Architect of Tomorrow

Also directed 4 films ↗Also starred in films ↗

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The Screenplays

30 total writing credits

STORY

Alien

1979

Story

WRITER

Aliens

1986

Characters

SCR

Full Writing Credits

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About

Daniel Thomas "Dan" O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. He is best known for his work on "Alien" (1979), "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985) and "Total Recall" (1990).

As Director

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1985The Return of the Living Dead 1991The Resurrected 1969Blood Bath 1968Good Morning, Dan

As Actor

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Jodorowsky's Dune

Dark Star

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