Joe Dante

American filmmaker (born 1946)

Joe Dante is an American film director, producer, editor, and actor who is known for his work in the B-movie and comedy genres. His films often blend 1950s-style B movies with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy, and include popular titles like Gremlins, Piranha, and The Howling.

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About the Joe Dante

Joseph James Dante Jr.is an American film director, producer, editor and actor. His films–notably Gremlinsalongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batchand Amazing Stories, as well as Police Squad! and Hawaii Five-0.

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Joe Dante was born on November 28, 1946.

Some of Joe Dante’s most famous films include Gremlins (1984), Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003).

Joe Dante has said that his films often mix 1950s-style B movie genres with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.

In addition to feature films, Joe Dante has also worked in television, directing episodes for shows like Masters of Horror, Amazing Stories, and Hawaii Five-0.

Joe Dante’s first major directorial film was the 1978 horror comedy Piranha.

Joe Dante is best known for directing the 1984 comedy horror film Gremlins.

According to the paragraph, Joe Dante’s films often blend 1950s-style B movie genres with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.