Bob Clark

Bob Clark

Deceased · Born: Aug 5, 1939 · Died: Apr 4, 2007

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1939 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Parents
  • John Fredrick Clark
Relatives
  • John Phillip Clark (Grandparent)
  • Beulah P. Clark (Grandparent)

Biography

Bob Clark, a visionary director and accomplished writer, was born on August 5, 1939, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Over the course of his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, his name synonymous with a plethora of iconic and beloved cinematic masterpieces.

Some of his most notable works include the nostalgic and heartwarming holiday classic, A Christmas Story (1983),the imaginative and entertaining family film, Baby Geniuses (1999),and the raucous and irreverent coming-of-age comedy, Porky's (1981).

Tragically, Bob Clark's life was cut short on April 4, 2007, when he passed away in Pacific Palisades, California, USA. Despite his untimely departure, his legacy continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of film.

Career

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1998
{"id":56062,"title":"My Neighbor's Daughter","year":"1998","character":"Town Mayor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-neighbors-daughter-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56062.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":157756,"title":"Derby","year":"1995","character":"Auctioneer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/derby-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157756.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Derby
Derby as Auctioneer
{"id":158646,"title":"The American Clock","year":"1993","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-american-clock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158646.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":3015,"title":"A Christmas Story","year":"1983","character":"Swede (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4aop9ud5nse0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4aop9ud5nse0.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story as Swede (uncredited)
{"id":86074,"title":"Breaking Point","year":"1976","character":"Man at Gun Range (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breaking-point-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86074.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Breaking Point
Breaking Point as Man at Gun Range (uncredited)
{"id":64876,"title":"Dead of Night","year":"1974","character":"Officer Ted","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-of-night-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64876.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64876.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Officer Ted
{"id":64605,"title":"Black Christmas","year":"1974","character":"Prowler Shadow \/ Phone Voice (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-christmas-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kbr5j7fvu9o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kbr5j7fvu9o.jpg"},"released":1}
Black Christmas
Black Christmas as Prowler Shadow / Phone Voice (uncredited)
{"id":45282,"title":"Clarkworld","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clarkworld","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_45282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_45282.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":256738,"title":"What Have You Done?: The Remaking of 'Black Christmas'","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/what-have-you-done-the-remaking-of-black-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_256738.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_256738.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":103832071,"title":"The 100 Scariest Movie Moments","year":2004,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-100-scariest-movie-moments","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5cf91guvnm60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5cf91guvnm60.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":54455,"title":"The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood","year":"2000","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dukes-of-hazzard-hazzard-in-hollywood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/o9dbeehu3l00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/o9dbeehu3l00.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":28006,"title":"Porky's Revenge","year":"1985","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/porkys-revenge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28006.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28006.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":184124,"title":"The Karate Dog","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-karate-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184124.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
The Karate Dog
The Karate Dog as Director
{"id":3703,"title":"Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superbabies-baby-geniuses-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3703.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":152888,"title":"Maniac Magee","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maniac-magee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152888.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee as Director
{"id":53534,"title":"Now & Forever","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/now-forever-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53534.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53534.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Now & Forever
Now & Forever as Director
{"id":53762,"title":"I'll Remember April","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-remember-april-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53762.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53762.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":124563,"title":"Catch a Falling Star","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/catch-a-falling-star","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124563.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124563.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":6333,"title":"Baby Geniuses","year":"1999","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/baby-geniuses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6333.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6333.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Baby Geniuses
Baby Geniuses as Director, Screenplay
{"id":32179,"title":"The Ransom of Red Chief","year":"1998","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ransom-of-red-chief","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32179.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32179.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":172943,"title":"Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stolen-memories-secrets-from-the-rose-garden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172943.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":157756,"title":"Derby","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/derby-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157756.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Derby
Derby as Director
{"id":157748,"title":"Fudge","year":"1995","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fudge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157748.jpg"},"released":1}
Fudge
Fudge as Director, Writer
{"id":58255,"title":"It Runs in the Family","year":"1994","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-runs-in-the-family-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58255.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family as Director, Screenplay
{"id":158646,"title":"The American Clock","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-american-clock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158646.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":7597,"title":"Loose Cannons","year":"1990","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/loose-cannons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7597.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons as Director, Writer
{"id":7145,"title":"From the Hip","year":"1987","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/from-the-hip","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7145.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
From the Hip
From the Hip as Director, Screenplay
{"id":13208,"title":"Turk 182","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/turk-182","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13208.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Turk 182
Turk 182 as Director
{"id":6465,"title":"Rhinestone","year":"1984","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rhinestone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6465.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Rhinestone
Rhinestone as Director
{"id":3015,"title":"A Christmas Story","year":"1983","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4aop9ud5nse0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4aop9ud5nse0.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story as Director, Screenplay
{"id":10053,"title":"Porky's II: The Next Day","year":"1983","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/porkys-ii-the-next-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jp4ujpdves0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jp4ujpdves0.jpg"},"released":1}
Porky's II: The Next Day
Porky's II: The Next Day as Director, Writer
{"id":2720,"title":"Porky's","year":"1981","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/porkys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vqs9odkgif0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vqs9odkgif0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Porky's
Porky's as Director, Writer
{"id":63811,"title":"Tribute","year":"1980","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tribute-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63811.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Tribute
Tribute as Director
{"id":14318,"title":"Murder by Decree","year":"1979","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-by-decree","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ntd220sovf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ntd220sovf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":86074,"title":"Breaking Point","year":"1976","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breaking-point-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86074.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Breaking Point
Breaking Point as Director
{"id":64605,"title":"Black Christmas","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-christmas-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kbr5j7fvu9o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kbr5j7fvu9o.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":64876,"title":"Dead of Night","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-of-night-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64876.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64876.jpg"},"released":1}
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Director
{"id":14999,"title":"Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things","year":"1972","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/children-shouldnt-play-with-dead-things","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14999.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14999.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":87598,"title":"She-Man: A Story of Fixation","year":"1967","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-man-a-story-of-fixation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87598.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
She-Man: A Story of Fixation
She-Man: A Story of Fixation as Director, Screenplay