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Directing
John Badham
John Badham is best known for Supernatural, Arrow, Criminal Minds and Siren. John Badham was born on August 25, 1939. John Badham is 87 years old (born August 25, 1939).
- Born
- August 25, 1939 (87 years old)
- Place of birth
- Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Biography
John MacDonald Badham (born August 25, 1939) is an British-born American director, best known for the films Saturday Night Fever (1977), Blue Thunder (1983), WarGames (1983), Short Circuit (1986), and Stakeout (1987).
Badham worked in television for years, before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta. WarGames (1983), starring Matthew Broderick, is his other signature film, renowned for its take on popular Cold War fears of nuclear terror, and holocaust, as well as being one of the first films to deal with the subculture of amateur hacking.
In addition to his numerous film credits, Badham has also directed and produced for TV, including credits for Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and the A&E television series The Beast. He has also contributed commentary to the web series Trailers from Hell.
Badham worked in television for years, before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta. WarGames (1983), starring Matthew Broderick, is his other signature film, renowned for its take on popular Cold War fears of nuclear terror, and holocaust, as well as being one of the first films to deal with the subculture of amateur hacking.
In addition to his numerous film credits, Badham has also directed and produced for TV, including credits for Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and the A&E television series The Beast. He has also contributed commentary to the web series Trailers from Hell.
Known for
Filmography
- 2018SirenDirector
- 2016Rush HourDirector
- 2015StitchersDirector
- 201512 MonkeysDirector
- 2014ConstantineDirector
- 2012ArrowDirector
- 2010NikitaDirector
- 2010The EventDirector
- 2008In Plain SightDirector
- 2006HeroesDirector
- 2006Men in TreesDirector
- 2006PsychDirector
- 2005Just LegalDirector
- 2005Blind JusticeProducer
- 2005Criminal MindsDirector
- 2005SupernaturalDirector
- 2003Las VegasDirector
- 2002The ShieldDirector
- 2001Crossing JordanMarty
- 1973Police StoryDirector
- 1972Cool MillionDirector
- 1972Kung FuDirector
- 1972The Streets of San FranciscoDirector
- 1972The Sixth SenseDirector
- 1971SargeDirector
- 1971NicholsDirector
- 1971CannonDirector
- 1970Night GalleryDirector
- 1970The Bold Ones: The SenatorDirector
- 1969The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Badham been in?
John Badham is best known for Supernatural, Arrow, Criminal Minds and Siren.
When was John Badham born?
John Badham was born on August 25, 1939. (Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK)
How old is John Badham?
John Badham is 87 years old (born August 25, 1939).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·