JOHN SAYLES
John Sayles
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: September 28, 1950
Place of Birth: Schenectady, New York, USA
Biography
John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist.
Filmography
Starring
2023·
Poker FaceChief Hal
Themself
2021·
Corona Film ClubSelf
2021·
Texas RedGovernor Johnson (voice)
2021·
AlgrenSelf
Self
2019·
Them That WorkSelf
2016·
The UmbrellaPastor Jim
2014·
That Guy Dick MillerSelf
2012·
The NormalsDr. Marx
2012·
Casting BySelf
Self
2011·
Corman's WorldSelf - Filmmaker
2009·
Great DirectorsSelf
2009·
The Toe TacticCramden
2009·
In the Electric MistMichael Goldman
2007·
Alligator AuthorSelf
2007·
HoneydripperZeke
2006·
Edge of OutsideSelf
Self
2002·
Sunshine StateMan who almost got hit by a golf ball (uncredited)
2000·
When It Was a Game 3Self (voice)
2000·
GirlfightScience Teacher
2000·
A Constant ForgeSelf
1998·
Independent FocusSelf
1997·
Scene by SceneSelf
1997·
Gridlock'dCop #1
1994·
BaseballSelf
Marginal producer
1993·
MatineeBob
1992·
Malcolm XFBI Agent
1992·
Straight TalkGuy Girardi
1992·
Passion FishSoap Opera Doctor (uncredited)
1991·
City of HopeCarl
1990·
Shannon's DealRonnie Nash
1990·
Little VegasMike
1989·
La fine della notteWayne
1989·
UntamagiruUS High Commissioner
1988·
Eight Men OutRing Lardner
Roy 'Lefty' Cobbs
1987·
MatewanHardshell Preacher
1986·
Something WildMotorcycle Cop
1986·
Unnatural CausesLloyd
1985·
Hard ChoicesDon
Man in Black
1983·
LiannaJerry
1981·
The HowlingMorgue Attendant (uncredited)
Howie
1978·
PiranhaArmy Sentry (uncredited)
Production
2026·
The Gray HouseCreator, Writer
Writer, Director
2019·
Them That WorkThanks
Writer
Executive Producer
2018·
The AlienistConsulting Producer, Teleplay
2016·
Dr. DelExecutive Producer, Writer
2016·
Elsie HooperExecutive Producer
Thanks
2015·
TalentsExecutive Producer
2013·
Go for SistersDirector, Editor, Writer
2011·
AmigoWriter, Director, Editor
Screenplay
2007·
HoneydripperEditor, Writer, Director
2007·
My Mexican ShivahExecutive Producer
2004·
Silver CityEditor, Writer, Director
2003·
Casa de los BabysDirector, Editor, Writer
2002·
Sunshine StateEditor, Writer, Director
1999·
LimboEditor, Writer, Director
TBA·
GrendelExecutive Producer
2000·
GirlfightExecutive Producer
TBA·
Django Lives!Writer
1999·
Little SaintsExecutive Producer
1998·
Men with GunsEditor, Writer, Director
1997·
MimicAdditional Writing
1996·
Lone StarWriter, Director, Editor
1995·
PiranhaStory
Editor, Director, Screenplay
1994·
Men of WarScreenplay
1992·
Passion FishEditor, Director, Writer
1991·
City of HopeWriter, Editor, Director
1990·
Shannon's DealCreator, Writer
1989·
Breaking InWriter
1989·
Shannon's DealWriter
1989·
Mountain ViewDirector
1988·
Eight Men OutDirector, Writer
1987·
Wild ThingStory, Screenplay
1987·
MatewanWriter, Director
1986·
The ChuckleHoundsWriter
1986·
Unnatural CausesTeleplay, Writer
Screenplay
Director, Editor, Screenplay
Writer
1983·
Baby It's YouScreenplay, Director
1983·
LiannaDirector, Writer, Editor
1982·
The ChallengeWriter
1981·
The HowlingScreenplay
Editor, Director, Writer
Screenplay, Story
1980·
A Perfect MatchTeleplay
1980·
AlligatorStory, Screenplay
1979·
The Lady in RedWriter
1978·
PiranhaStory, Screenplay