Stephen Herek

Stephen Herek

66 · Born: Nov 10, 1958

Personal Details

BornNov 10, 1958 San Antonio, Texas, USA

Biography

Stephen Herek, a renowned producer and director, was born on November 10, 1958, in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact on the film industry, leaving behind a legacy of critically acclaimed and beloved movies.

Some of his most notable works include the sci-fi horror comedy "Critters" (1986),which showcased his unique ability to blend genres and create a sense of humor. He then went on to direct the iconic time-travel adventure "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989),which has become a cult classic and a staple of 80s pop culture.

In addition to his work in the comedy genre, Herek also demonstrated his versatility as a director by tackling more serious subjects, such as the critically acclaimed drama "Mr. Holland's Opus" (1995). This powerful film, which starred Richard Dreyfuss, told the story of a music teacher's journey and the impact he had on his students' lives.

Overall, Stephen Herek's impressive body of work has cemented his place as a respected and accomplished director in the film industry.

Career

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2024
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2023
Dog Gone
Dog Gone as Director
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2021
{"id":143327,"title":"Same Time, Next Christmas","year":"2019","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/same-time-next-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/51dm3hqsj1n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/51dm3hqsj1n0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2016
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2015
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{"id":10952,"title":"Jinxed","year":"2013","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jinxed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10952.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10952.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Jinxed
Jinxed as Director
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2011
The Chaperone
The Chaperone as Director
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2010
{"id":10854,"title":"Into the Blue 2: The Reef","year":"2009","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/into-the-blue-2-the-reef","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4g79objatva0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4g79objatva0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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{"id":13467,"title":"Picture This","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/picture-this","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13467.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Picture This
Picture This as Director
{"id":4615,"title":"Man of the House","year":"2005","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-of-the-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2e55p5jpp890.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2e55p5jpp890.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":23619,"title":"Life or Something Like It","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-or-something-like-it","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/bgiv5rkfacg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/bgiv5rkfacg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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2001
Rock Star
Rock Star as Director
{"id":6917,"title":"Holy Man","year":"1998","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/holy-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ag4sl4bdn50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ag4sl4bdn50.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Holy Man
Holy Man as Director
{"id":3633,"title":"101 Dalmatians","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/101-dalmatians","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5c1qa7h1qo20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5c1qa7h1qo20.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians as Director
{"id":5939,"title":"Mr. Holland's Opus","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-hollands-opus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jbpdmvv8630.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jbpdmvv8630.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":6155,"title":"The Three Musketeers","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-three-musketeers-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dug5ibb0tb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dug5ibb0tb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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1992
{"id":6384,"title":"Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6d8as9vc5ra0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6d8as9vc5ra0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":944,"title":"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bill-teds-excellent-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/fsn9pnpie9m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/fsn9pnpie9m0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
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The Gifted One
The Gifted One as Director
{"id":6837,"title":"Critters","year":"1986","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/critters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ttsqrkg6ad0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ttsqrkg6ad0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Critters
Critters as Director, Screenplay