John Carpenter
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Summary
John Carpenter was born on January 16, 1948[1], in Carthage[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], composer[5], director[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57,420 views/month, #2,703 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Jefferson County[9]
- Spouse: Sandy King[10]
- Child: Cody Carpenter[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: actor[14], film score composer[15], film screenwriter[16], comics writer[17], conductor[18], musician[19], bandleader[20], filmmaker[21], writer[22], producer[23]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[24], USC School of Cinematic Arts[25], Western Kentucky University[26]
- Notable work: Halloween[27], The Fog[28], The Thing[29], Escape from New York[30]
- Award received: Time Machine Award[31], The George Pal Memorial Award[32], Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[33]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[34]
- Influenced by: Howard Hawks[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Genre: horror film[37], science fiction film[38], science fiction horror film[39], thriller film[40], mystery film[41], fantasy film[42], psychological horror film[43], action film[44], supernatural horror film[45], psychological thriller film[46], drama film[47], slasher film[48], crime film[49], gothic horror film[50]
- Record label: Sacred Bones Records[51]
- Discography: John Carpenter discography[52]
- Commons category: John Carpenter[53]
- Residence: Los Angeles[54]
- Family name: Carpenter[55]
- Given name: John[56], Howard[57]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[58]
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Country: US[59]
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Began / founded: 1948-01-16[60]
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Genre(s): dark ambient, electronic[61]
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Community tags: american, composer, dark ambient, electronic, score, soundtrack[62]
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MusicBrainz ID: 06d3fe7f-b5c7-4af9-a96b-5a41675e29ce[63]
Why It Matters
John Carpenter has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was John Carpenter born?
John Carpenter was born in Carthage[2].
Who was John Carpenter married to?
John Carpenter's spouses include Sandy King[10].
What did John Carpenter do for work?
John Carpenter worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], composer[5], director[6], and film producer[7].
Where did John Carpenter go to school?
John Carpenter was educated at University of Southern California[24], USC School of Cinematic Arts[25], and Western Kentucky University[26].
What awards did John Carpenter receive?
Honors received include Time Machine Award[31], The George Pal Memorial Award[32], and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[33].