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Dan O'Bannon
Writing

Dan O'Bannon

Born 1946-09-30
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Department: Writing

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), "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985) and "Total Recall" (1990).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Dan O'Bannon

Alien
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Alien

1979
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Prometheus
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Prometheus

2012
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Aliens
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Aliens

1986
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Alien: Covenant
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Alien: Covenant

2017
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Total Recall
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Total Recall

1990
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Alien³
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Alien³

1992
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Total Recall
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Total Recall

2012
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Alien Resurrection
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Alien Resurrection

1997
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AVP: Alien vs. Predator
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AVP: Alien vs. Predator

2004
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Alien: Romulus
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Alien: Romulus

2024
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (68 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Alien: EarthAlien: EarthOtherTV Series2025
Alien: RomulusAlien: RomulusCharactersMovie2024
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1SelfMovie2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault(archive footage)Movie2020
Alien: SpecimenAlien: SpecimenCharactersMovie2019
Alien: OreAlien: OreCharactersMovie2019
Alien: AloneAlien: AloneCharactersMovie2019
Alien: Night ShiftAlien: Night ShiftCharactersMovie2019
Alien: ContainmentAlien: ContainmentCharactersMovie2019
Alien: HarvestAlien: HarvestCharactersMovie2019
Alien: Isolation - The Digital SeriesAlien: Isolation - The Digital SeriesCharactersTV Series2019
Alien: CovenantAlien: CovenantCharactersMovie2017
Shock Value: The Movie — How Dan O’Bannon and Some USC Outsiders Helped Invent Modern HorrorWriterMovie2014
Jodorowsky's DuneJodorowsky's DuneSelf - V/FX Artist (voice) (archive footage)Movie2013
Total RecallTotal RecallScreenstoryMovie2012
PrometheusPrometheusCharactersMovie2012
More Brains! A Return to the Living DeadMore Brains! A Return to the Living DeadHimselfMovie2011
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark StarLet There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark StarHimself (Archival Footage)Movie2010
Aliens vs Predator: RequiemAliens vs Predator: RequiemCharactersMovie2007
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001SelfMovie2007
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001SelfMovie2007
Moebius Redux: A Life in PicturesMoebius Redux: A Life in PicturesSelfMovie2007
Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'SelfMovie2006
AVP: Alien vs. PredatorAVP: Alien vs. PredatorScreenstoryMovie2004
AVP: Alien vs. PredatorAVP: Alien vs. PredatorCharactersMovie2004
The Beast Within: Making AlienThe Beast Within: Making AlienSelfMovie2003
Dan O'Bannon: Crafting FearDan O'Bannon: Crafting FearSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
The Alien SagaThe Alien SagaSelfMovie2002
Return of the Living Dead: Designing the DeadReturn of the Living Dead: Designing the DeadSelfMovie2002
The Alien LegacyThe Alien LegacySelfMovie1999
Alien ResurrectionAlien ResurrectionCharactersMovie1997
BleedersBleedersWriterMovie1997
Area 51: The Alien InterviewArea 51: The Alien InterviewAlien InterviewerMovie1997
ScreamersScreamersScreenplayMovie1995
Alien³Alien³CharactersMovie1992
The ResurrectedThe ResurrectedDirectorMovie1991
Total RecallTotal RecallScreenplayMovie1990
Total RecallTotal RecallScreenstoryMovie1990
AliensAliensCharactersMovie1986
Invaders from MarsInvaders from MarsScreenplayMovie1986
Fangoria's Weekend of HorrorsFangoria's Weekend of HorrorsSelfMovie1986
LifeforceLifeforceScreenplayMovie1985
The Return of the Living DeadThe Return of the Living DeadScreenplayMovie1985
The Return of the Living DeadThe Return of the Living DeadDirectorMovie1985
Blue ThunderBlue ThunderWriterTV Series1984
Blue ThunderBlue ThunderStoryTV Series1984
Blue ThunderBlue ThunderScreenplayMovie1983
Heavy MetalHeavy MetalOriginal StoryMovie1981
Heavy MetalHeavy MetalStoryMovie1981
Dead & BuriedDead & BuriedScreenplayMovie1981
AlienAlienStoryMovie1979
AlienAlienScreenplayMovie1979
AlienAlienOtherMovie1979
Dark StarDark StarSgt. Pinback alias Bill FrugeMovie1974
Dark StarDark StarSpecial EffectsMovie1974
Dark StarDark StarEditorMovie1974
Dark StarDark StarScreenplayMovie1974
Dark StarDark StarProduction DesignMovie1974
Dark StarDark StarOriginal StoryMovie1974
Judson's ReleaseJudson's ReleaseBreatherMovie1971
Blood BathBlood BathDirectorMovie1969
Blood BathBlood BathWriterMovie1969
Good Morning, DanGood Morning, DanSelf / AppearanceMovie1968
Good Morning, DanGood Morning, DanDirectorMovie1968
Good Morning, DanGood Morning, DanWriterMovie1968
Good Morning, DanGood Morning, DanEditorMovie1968
The AckerMonster Chronicles!Self / AppearanceMovie—
Untitled Alien: Romulus SequelCharactersMovie—