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Stephen Herek
Stephen Herek is best known for Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, Rush Hour and Young MacGyver. Stephen Herek was born on November 10, 1958. Stephen Herek is 67 years old (born November 10, 1958).
- Born
- November 10, 1958 (67 years old)
- Place of birth
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
Biography
Stephen Robert Herek (born November 10, 1958) is an American film director.
Herek was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin. His career as film director took off in 1986 with Critters followed by Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure where he worked with Keanu Reeves in 1989. He directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead in 1991, followed by The Mighty Ducks in 1992, The Three Musketeers in 1993, Mr. Holland's Opus in 1995 and 101 Dalmatians in 1996.
Herek also directed the 2001 movie Rock Star, a film about a rockstar wannabe and the evolution of a fictional rock group Steel Dragon mimicking that of Judas Priest. The film starred Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, and was produced by George Clooney.
Herek was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin. His career as film director took off in 1986 with Critters followed by Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure where he worked with Keanu Reeves in 1989. He directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead in 1991, followed by The Mighty Ducks in 1992, The Three Musketeers in 1993, Mr. Holland's Opus in 1995 and 101 Dalmatians in 1996.
Herek also directed the 2001 movie Rock Star, a film about a rockstar wannabe and the evolution of a fictional rock group Steel Dragon mimicking that of Judas Priest. The film starred Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, and was produced by George Clooney.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016Rush HourDirector
- 2016MacGyverDirector
- 2010Hawaii Five-0Director
- 2003Young MacGyverDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Stephen Herek been in?
Stephen Herek is best known for Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, Rush Hour and Young MacGyver.
When was Stephen Herek born?
Stephen Herek was born on November 10, 1958. (San Antonio, Texas, USA)
How old is Stephen Herek?
Stephen Herek is 67 years old (born November 10, 1958).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·