Bob Clark

Bob Clark

Deceased · Born: Aug 5, 1939 · Died: Apr 4, 2007

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1939 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Parents
  • John Fredrick Clark
Relatives
  • John Phillip Clark (Grandparent)
  • Beulah P. Clark (Grandparent)

Biography

Bob Clark, a visionary director and accomplished writer, was born on August 5, 1939, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Over the course of his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, his name synonymous with a plethora of iconic and beloved cinematic masterpieces.

Some of his most notable works include the nostalgic and heartwarming holiday classic, A Christmas Story (1983),the imaginative and entertaining family film, Baby Geniuses (1999),and the raucous and irreverent coming-of-age comedy, Porky's (1981).

Tragically, Bob Clark's life was cut short on April 4, 2007, when he passed away in Pacific Palisades, California, USA. Despite his untimely departure, his legacy continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of film.

Career

1998
1995
Derby
Derby as Auctioneer
1983
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story as Swede (uncredited)
1976
Breaking Point
Breaking Point as Man at Gun Range (uncredited)
1974
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Officer Ted
Black Christmas
Black Christmas as Prowler Shadow / Phone Voice (uncredited)
2004
The Karate Dog
The Karate Dog as Director
2003
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee as Director
2002
Now & Forever
Now & Forever as Director
2001
2000
1999
Baby Geniuses
Baby Geniuses as Director, Screenplay
1995
Derby
Derby as Director
Fudge
Fudge as Director, Writer
1994
It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family as Director, Screenplay
1993
1990
Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons as Director, Writer
1987
From the Hip
From the Hip as Director, Screenplay
1985
Turk 182
Turk 182 as Director
1984
Rhinestone
Rhinestone as Director
1983
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story as Director, Screenplay
Porky's II: The Next Day
Porky's II: The Next Day as Director, Writer
1981
Porky's
Porky's as Director, Writer
1980
Tribute
Tribute as Director
1979
1976
Breaking Point
Breaking Point as Director
1974
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Director
1967
She-Man: A Story of Fixation
She-Man: A Story of Fixation as Director, Screenplay