John Harrison's illustrious career in the film and television industry commenced with his involvement in directing a series of rock music videos, which served as a valuable stepping stone for his future endeavors. Subsequently, Harrison went on to occupy the position of First Assistant Director for the esteemed horror film director, George A. Romero, whose impressive body of work boasts a plethora of iconic titles, including the groundbreaking and influential Night of the Living Dead, released in 1968, as well as the 1982 cult classic, Creepshow.
Harrison's creative endeavors continued to flourish as he embarked on a prolific writing and directing career, meticulously crafting multiple episodes of the esteemed television series, Tales from the Darkside, which premiered in 1983.
Notable among Harrison's impressive array of creative endeavors is his collaborative effort on the animated feature film Dinosaur, a Disney production released in the year 2000, which he co-wrote alongside other talented individuals.
In addition to this notable achievement, Harrison also co-wrote the adaptation of Clive Barker's acclaimed fantasy novels, Abarat, a project that once again saw him partnering with Disney to bring this imaginative world to life on the big screen.
In the autumn of the year 2006, a significant and pivotal event transpired, marking a reunion of sorts between two esteemed individuals of great repute in the realm of cinema, none other than the illustrious George Romero, a master of the macabre, and the talented actor and filmmaker, Ken Foree, who had the distinct privilege of working alongside Romero on a forthcoming project, a film titled Diary of the Dead, which would ultimately see the light of day in the year 2007.
In the same year, 2008, Foree's action-packed suspense thriller, Blank Slate, which he had the creative vision to write and direct, was released in a most unconventional manner, as a twenty-episode micro-series, airing on the esteemed TNT network, a premier destination for entertainment and leisure, in the autumn of that same year.
Harrison's creative endeavors extended beyond his work as a screenwriter, as he also took on the responsibilities of direction for the 2009 film Clive Barker's Book of Blood. This cinematic production made its debut in the autumn of 2009, captivating audiences with its unique narrative and visual style.
Moreover, Harrison's impressive directorial skills were showcased in the six-hour miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's celebrated bestseller, Dune. Initially broadcast in 2000, this ambitious project received widespread critical acclaim, earning an Emmy Award in both the United States and internationally.
Harrison, a talented individual, not only made significant contributions to the iconic Dune franchise, but also played a crucial role in the creation of the six-hour miniseries Children of Dune, a monumental project that spanned across the next two novels of Frank Herbert's extraordinary adventure series.
