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Joe Dante

Joe Dante is known for Gremlins (1984), Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Small Soldiers (1998).

Biography

Joseph James Dante Jr. (born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.

Dante's output includes the films Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Small Soldiers (1998), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). His work for television and cable include the social satire The Second Civil War (1997), episodes of the anthology series Masters of Horror ("Homecoming" and "The Screwfly Solution") and Amazing Stories, as well as Police Squad! and Hawaii Five-0.

Questions about Joe Dante

How many Joe Dante films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 154 films with Joe Dante, from 1968 to 2026.

What is the best rated Joe Dante film?

The best rated Joe Dante film in the catalogue is In Search of Darkness (2019), rated 7.5.

What was the first Joe Dante film?

The first Joe Dante film in the catalogue is The Arena, from 1974.

Who has Joe Dante worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Joe Dante shares the most credits with Dick Miller (15 films), Jerry Goldsmith (9 films) and Marshall Harvey (8 films).

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film director · film editor · screenwriter · film producer · television producer · podcaster · director
Studied at
The University of the Arts
Notable works
The Movies That Made Me

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Full filmography

157 films — 154 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

18 titles

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