John Lafia

John Lafia

Deceased · Born: Apr 2, 1957 · Died: Apr 29, 2020

Personal Details

BornApr 2, 1957 USA

Biography

John Lafia, a renowned director and writer, entered this world on April 2, 1957, bringing with him a creative spark that would shape the film industry in the years to come. His impressive body of work includes the critically acclaimed films Man's Best Friend, released in 1993, as well as the iconic horror movies Child's Play, first introduced in 1988 and more recently in 2019.

Throughout his personal life, John was married to the loving and supportive Beverly, who stood by his side through the highs and lows of his illustrious career. Tragically, John's life came to an abrupt end on April 29, 2020, in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Career

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2006
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2003
Code 11-14
Code 11-14 as Story
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1988
Child's Play
Child's Play as Screenplay
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2006
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2002
The Rats
The Rats as Director
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2000
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1993
Man's Best Friend
Man's Best Friend as Director, Writer
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1990
Child's Play 2
Child's Play 2 as Director
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1988
The Blue Iguana
The Blue Iguana as Director, Writer
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2006