David Anderson

David Anderson

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Biography

David Anderson, a celebrated and influential filmmaker, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, his work on a diverse array of iconic films serving as a testament to his innovative vision and artistic prowess. Among his most notable and enduring creations is the 1977 science fiction masterpiece, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, a film that continues to captivate audiences to this day with its groundbreaking special effects and thought-provoking exploration of humanity's place in the universe, its themes and imagery remaining as powerful and resonant as ever.

As a multifaceted filmmaker, Steven Anderson has made a lasting impact in the world of cinema, with his work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind serving as a prime example of his innovative storytelling abilities. Beyond his notable contributions to the science fiction genre, Anderson has also left an indelible mark on the realm of horror, with the 1990 film Demonstone standing as a testament to his remarkable skill in crafting suspenseful and unsettling narratives that continue to captivate and unsettle audiences to this very day.

Anderson's ability to balance tone and genre is perhaps best exemplified in his 1991 film Blood Chase, a gripping and intense thriller that showcases his versatility as a filmmaker. With a keen sense of pacing and an uncanny ability to build tension, Anderson expertly weaves together a complex web of suspense and intrigue, effortlessly transitioning between genres and pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the process.

David Anderson's remarkable career has been marked by an unrelenting dedication to his craft, accompanied by a discerning sense of detail, a profound understanding of the importance of pacing, and a mastery of tone that has earned him a reputation as a true virtuoso among his peers.

Career

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2002
Monk
Monk as Jason 'Sonny' Cross
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1991
Indio 2 - La rivolta
Indio 2 - La rivolta as Vincent's Aide (uncredited)
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1990
After Death
After Death as Jenny's Father (uncredited)
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Crime Stopper
Crime Stopper as Commandante
{"id":159113,"title":"Above the War","year":"1989","character":"Riley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/above-the-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159113.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159113.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
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{"id":80317,"title":"Mannigan's Force","year":"1988","character":"Frank Stack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mannigans-force-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80317.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Mannigan's Force
Mannigan's Force as Frank Stack
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{"id":61114,"title":"Jungle Rats","year":"1988","character":"CIA Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jungle-rats","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61114.jpg"},"released":1}
Jungle Rats
Jungle Rats as CIA Agent
{"id":121367,"title":"Double Target","year":"1987","character":"Talbukin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-target","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121367.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121367.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Double Target
Double Target as Talbukin
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Phantom Soldiers
Phantom Soldiers as Capt. McFarland
{"id":62429,"title":"Dog Tags","year":"1987","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dog-tags-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62429.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":61705,"title":"Eye of the Eagle","year":"1987","character":"Special Forces Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eye-of-the-eagle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61705.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61705.jpg"},"released":1}
Eye of the Eagle
Eye of the Eagle as Special Forces Officer
{"id":61894,"title":"No Dead Heroes","year":"1986","character":"General Craig","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-dead-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61894.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61894.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
No Dead Heroes
No Dead Heroes as General Craig
{"id":161920,"title":"Deadringer","year":"1985","character":"Attorney Herman Myles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deadringer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161920.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161920.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Deadringer
Deadringer as Attorney Herman Myles
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{"id":62954,"title":"Fireback","year":"1983","character":"Jack's co","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fireback","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62954.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Fireback
Fireback as Jack's co
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1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind as Air Traffic Controller