John Sjogren

John Sjogren

59 · Born: Apr 4, 1966

Personal Details

BornApr 4, 1966 Pasadena, California, USA

Biography

Born in the Golden State of California, a place where sunshine and innovation reign supreme, Sjogren embarked upon a cinematic journey that would unfold over the course of several decades, yielding a vast array of films that would leave an indelible mark on the world of movie-making.

The year was 1979, a pivotal moment in time that served as the genesis of Sjogren's illustrious career, one that would be marked by numerous milestones and accomplishments.

One of the most notable and significant highlights of Sjogren's illustrious career was the release of the film "Disturbing The Peace" in 1988, which marked a major turning point and served as their feature-length directorial debut.

Sjogren's career path underwent a significant transformation when they embarked on a decade-long creative partnership with Scott Ziehl, a collaborative endeavor that would yield a diverse array of films. Throughout this period, the duo consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt, often seamlessly transitioning between roles as director and producer, and at times, even assuming dual responsibilities. This dynamic partnership, marked by a deep understanding and mutual respect between the two filmmakers, resulted in the production of several notable films, including "Boiler Room", a critically acclaimed thriller that garnered widespread attention, as well as "Squanderers", a thought-provoking drama starring Chad McQueen and Don Swayze, "The Mosaic Project", a poignant exploration of human relationships, and "Red Line", a gripping suspense thriller that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Career

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2018
Dead on Time
Dead on Time as Tom Bruise
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2007
The Bank Job
The Bank Job as Desert Sheriff
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2015
Bikini Inception
Bikini Inception as Director, Writer
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2013
Jet Set
Jet Set as Director
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2010
Corruption.Gov
Corruption.Gov as Director
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2009
The Lights
The Lights as Director
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2002
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2001
Choke
Choke as Director, Writer
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1999
Flat Out
Flat Out as Director
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1998
The Waterfront
The Waterfront as Director
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No Rest for the Wicked
No Rest for the Wicked as Director, Writer
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1995
Red Line
Red Line as Director, Writer
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1994
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1992
Boiler Room
Boiler Room as Director, Screenplay