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Jim McBride Biography

Birth Name:Jim McBride

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Director, Writer, Actor, Producer, Sound department, Editor

Fast Facts

Shares the German independence Honorary Award with Ben Gazzara and Richard Stanley, presented in 2001 from the Oldenburg Film Festival
Attended Hunter College, at which he majored in fine arts
Has directed and produced numerous films including "The Big Easy," "Great Balls of Fire!," and "Uncovered․"
His second wife Tracy Tynan has been the costume designer in some of his films, including "The Big Easy" and "Great Balls of Fire!"