Joe Dante
Bio: Joseph James Dante Jr. (born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor
Born: Thu, Nov 28 1946
Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Joe Dante is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release Date
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Joe Dante was
76 in The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 01 2023
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Joe Dante was
75 in In Search of Darkness: Part III
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 25 2022
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Joe Dante was
75 in Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Tue, Oct 18 2022
Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction
Joe Dante was
75 in Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 28 2022
In Search of Tomorrow
Joe Dante was
75 in In Search of Tomorrow
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, Feb 19 2022
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Joe Dante was
74 in Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as 'Self [archival]'.
Mon, Nov 08 2021
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Joe Dante was
74 in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema
Joe Dante was
74 in Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 19 2021
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
Joe Dante was
74 in Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 01 2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Joe Dante was
73 in In Search of Darkness: Part II
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 06 2020
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Joe Dante was
73 in Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 18 2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Joe Dante was
73 in Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as 'Host'.
Tue, Jun 23 2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Joe Dante was
73 in Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as 'Host'.
Tue, May 19 2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Joe Dante was
73 in Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as 'Host'.
Tue, Apr 21 2020
Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School
Joe Dante was
72 in Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School
as ''.
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Joe Dante was
72 in Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 28 2019
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Joe Dante was
72 in Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 14 2019
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Joe Dante was
72 in Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 30 2019
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
Joe Dante was
71 in King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 07 2018
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years
Joe Dante was
71 in Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Feb 13 2018
Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
Joe Dante was
70 in Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 12 2017
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
Joe Dante was
69 in Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Joe Dante was
68 in Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Nov 18 2015
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
Joe Dante was
68 in 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jul 15 2015
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
Joe Dante was
67 in Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 30 2014
From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
Joe Dante was
67 in From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 30 2014
There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The 'Burbs
Joe Dante was
67 in There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The 'Burbs
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 15 2014
Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror
Joe Dante was
67 in Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror
as 'Self - Director'.
Fri, Jun 20 2014
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film
Joe Dante was
67 in We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 03 2014
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
Joe Dante was
66 in House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
A Fuller Life
Joe Dante was
66 in A Fuller Life
as 'Self - Reader (segment "Sicily Black and Blue")'.
Wed, Aug 28 2013
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
Joe Dante was
65 in The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 06 2012
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Joe Dante was
65 in A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Tue, Dec 06 2011
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Joe Dante was
64 in Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 27 2011
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Joe Dante was
64 in Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Joe Dante was
63 in Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 15 2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Joe Dante was
63 in The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Oct 07 2010
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Joe Dante was
63 in The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 02 2010
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Joe Dante was
63 in Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 02 2010
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Joe Dante was
62 in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter
Joe Dante was
62 in Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 01 2009
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Joe Dante was
62 in Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 19 2009
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
Joe Dante was
62 in Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Joe Dante was
61 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Joe Dante was
60 in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 08 2007
Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein
Joe Dante was
60 in Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 17 2007
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Joe Dante was
60 in The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 11 2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Joe Dante was
60 in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 16 2007
The Hatching of Spider Baby
Joe Dante was
60 in The Hatching of Spider Baby
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Joe Dante was
59 in Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Joe Dante was
59 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Joe Dante was
59 in Karloff: The Gentle Monster
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 30 2006
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
Joe Dante was
58 in RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 22 2005
Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White
Joe Dante was
58 in Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
Joe Dante was
58 in Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
as ''.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
Joe Dante was
58 in Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Joe Dante was
58 in Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as ''.
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
Joe Dante was
58 in Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 19 2004
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Joe Dante was
57 in Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Joe Dante was
57 in Mario Bava: Operazione paura
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 30 2004
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
Joe Dante was
56 in Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
as ''.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Joe Dante was
54 in It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Joe Dante was
53 in Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 08 2000
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Joe Dante was
53 in Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 01 2000
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Joe Dante was
52 in She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
as 'Self / Host'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
Joe Dante was
47 in Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Aug 06 1994
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Joe Dante was
45 in The Magical World of Chuck Jones
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 23 1992
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Joe Dante was
45 in Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Joe Dante was
43 in Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as 'Grandpa Fred Director (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 15 1990
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
Joe Dante was
38 in The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
Joe Dante was
34 in Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Joe Dante was
31 in Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 06 1978
Hollywood Boulevard
Joe Dante was
29 in Hollywood Boulevard
as 'Party Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 25 1976
Making The Earth Stand Still
Joe Dante will be
77+ in Making The Earth Stand Still
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Ray Harryhausen: Working With Dinosaurs
Joe Dante will be
77+ in Ray Harryhausen: Working With Dinosaurs
as 'self'.
Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Joe Dante was
75+ in The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 2022
Wed, Sep 07 2022
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
Joe Dante was
75+ in Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, May 24 2022
Tue, May 24 2022
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Joe Dante was
71+ in Eli Roth's History of Horror
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Sun, Oct 14 2018
The Real History of Science Fiction
Joe Dante was
67+ in The Real History of Science Fiction
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Sat, Apr 19 2014
100 Scariest Movie Moments
Joe Dante was
57+ in 100 Scariest Movie Moments
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Eerie, Indiana
Joe Dante was
44+ in Eerie, Indiana
as 'Director / Himself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Sun, Sep 15 1991
