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John Dahl

Birth Name:
John Dahl
Birth Place:
Billings, Montana, United States
Profession
Director, Writer, Art department, Producer, Assistant director, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Won the Franklin J․ Schaffner Award from the American Film Institute in 2003
  • Started his college education at the University of Montana, but transferred to Montana State University's School of Film and Photography, from which he graduated with a film degree, then studied at the AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles
  • Became interested in film when he saw "A Clockwork Orange" when he was 17
  • Quote: "(On the film "A Clockwork Orange) "It was the first film I saw that made me realize that somebody has to make this stuff․ Somebody has to build those sets․ Somebody has to paint those paintings․ All of a sudden it became accessible․""
  • His first two films he directed, "Kill Me Again" and "Red Rock West," helped him make a name for himself in the entertainment industry
  • Known for working in the neo-noir genre, a modernized version of film-noir
  • Sang in a punk rock band called "The Pugs" during college

Awards

  • 1990Grand PrixWinner
  • 1994Critics AwardWinner
  • 1994New Generation AwardWinner
  • 1994Best FilmNominated
  • 1995DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials:Nominated
  • 1995Independent Spirit Award - Best Director:Nominated
  • 1995Independent Spirit Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 1997Audience AwardWinner
  • 1998Golden LionNominated
  • 2011OFTA Television Award - Best Direction in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award - Best Direction in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2014OFTA Television Award - Best Direction in a Comedy Series:Nominated
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