
Dan O'Bannon
- Date of Birth: 1946-09-30
- Date of Death: 2009-12-17
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Biography
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), ... 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).

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Documentary • 2007 October

Dark Star
Comedy, Science Fiction • 1974 March

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
Documentary, Science Fiction • 2010 October

Area 51: The Alien Interview
Documentary, Science Fiction • 1997 January

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Comedy, Horror • 2025 March

Good Morning, Dan
Drama, Science Fiction • 1968 January

Judson's Release
Horror, Thriller • 1971 January

Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'
Documentary • 2006 April

Dan O'Bannon: Crafting Fear
Documentary • 2003 July

Return of the Living Dead: Designing the Dead
Documentary • 2002 August