John McTiernan

John McTiernan

74 · Born: Jan 8, 1951

Personal Details

BornJan 8, 1951 Albany, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Gail Sistrunk

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Kate Harrington

    ( Jul 19, 2003 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Donna Dubrow

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Carol Land

    ( Oct 12, 1974 to May 10, 2025 )
Parents
  • John McTiernan Sr.

Biography

John McTiernan, a renowned director and producer, entered the world on January 8, 1951, in the city of Albany, located in the state of New York, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, McTiernan has made a lasting impact on the film industry, with some of his most notable works including the action-packed Die Hard, released in 1988, the futuristic thriller Rollerball, which premiered in 2002, and the action-comedy Last Action Hero, which debuted in 1993.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, McTiernan's personal life has been marked by a series of significant relationships. Since 2012, he has been married to Gail Sistrunk, with whom he has shared a loving and committed partnership.

Prior to his marriage to Sistrunk, McTiernan was married to Kate Harrington, Donna Dubrow, and Carol Land, each of whom brought their own unique experiences and perspectives to his life.

Career

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2025
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2021
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2003
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2002
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2003
Basic
Basic as Director
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2002
Rollerball
Rollerball as Director
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1999
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1995
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1993
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1992
Medicine Man
Medicine Man as Director
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1990
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1988
Die Hard
Die Hard as Director
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1987
Predator
Predator as Director
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1986
Nomads
Nomads as Director, Screenplay