John Hughes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 18, 1950 |
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| Died | August 06, 2009 (age 59) |
| Birthplace | Lansing, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing and writing influential 1980s teen films including 'Sixteen Candles', 'The Breakfast Club', 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', and 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'. |
Intro
John Hughes was an influential American filmmaker best known for his work in the teen comedy and coming-of-age genres during the 1980s. His movies, such as 'The Breakfast Club', 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', and 'Sixteen Candles', became iconic for their relatable portrayal of adolescent life and enduring cultural impact.
Early Life & Background
John Hughes was born on February 18, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and later in Northbrook, Illinois, where his experiences as a suburban teenager influenced much of his later film work.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Wrote and directed 'Sixteen Candles' (1984)
- Wrote and directed 'The Breakfast Club' (1985)
- Wrote and directed 'Weird Science' (1985)
- Wrote and directed 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986)
- Wrote and directed 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (1987)
- Wrote and produced 'Home Alone' (1990)
- Wrote and produced 'Uncle Buck' (1989)
Trivia
- Hughes is credited with creating the 'Brat Pack', a group of young actors who starred in his films.[1]
- He wrote the script for 'Home Alone', one of the most successful comedies of all time.[3]
- Hughes rarely gave interviews and stepped away from Hollywood in the early 1990s.[1]
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Hughes born?
John Hughes was born the 18 February 1950.
Where is John Hughes from?
Lansing, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 18th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: Robert A. Vogeler, a telephone company executive, was tried in a Budapest court for espionage charges. He pleaded guilty and claimed he attempted to help atomic scientists escape from Communist-controlled Hungary. Subsequently sentenced to 15 years in prison, this event highlighted Cold War tensions and the complex geopolitical landscape of the era.
- Day of the week: February 18th, 1950 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Third Man Theme by Anton Karas
- Popular movie: No Man of Her Own directed by Mitchell Leisen
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