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Daniel Thomas O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor, most closely associated with the science fiction and horror genres. O'Bannon wrote the screenplay for Alien, adapted from a story he wrote with Ronald Shusett. He also wrote and directed the cult horror comedy The Return of the Living Dead. He contributed computer animation to Star Wars and worked on cult classics such as Dark Star, and Heavy Metal, as well as the blockbuster Total Recall.

Quick facts about Dan O'Bannon

  • Full name: Dan O'Bannon
  • Born: 1946-09-30
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q498430

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Who is Dan O'Bannon?

Daniel Thomas O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor, most closely associated with the science fiction and horror genres. O'Bannon wrote the screenplay for Alien, adapted from a story he wrote with Ronald Shusett.

What nationality is Dan O'Bannon?

Dan O'Bannon is United States.

When was Dan O'Bannon born?

Dan O'Bannon was born on 1946-09-30.

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