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Directing
John Erick Dowdle
John Erick Dowdle is best known for Marshals, Waco, Joe Pickett and Waco: The Aftermath. John Erick Dowdle was born on December 9, 1972. John Erick Dowdle is 53 years old (born December 9, 1972).
- Born
- December 9, 1972 (53 years old)
- Place of birth
- St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Biography
John Erick Dowdle (born December 9, 1972) is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for horror films. He usually works with his brother Drew Dowdle as a producer and co-screenwriter.
With his brother Drew Dowdle as a producer and/or co-screenwriter, John Erick Dowdle directed the horror films Quarantine, Devil, based on a storybook from M. Night Shyamalan, and As Above, So Below, as well as the 2015 thriller film No Escape.
In 2017, Dowdle co-created the miniseries Waco with his brother, which aired on Paramount Network in 2018.
With his brother Drew Dowdle as a producer and/or co-screenwriter, John Erick Dowdle directed the horror films Quarantine, Devil, based on a storybook from M. Night Shyamalan, and As Above, So Below, as well as the 2015 thriller film No Escape.
In 2017, Dowdle co-created the miniseries Waco with his brother, which aired on Paramount Network in 2018.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026MarshalsDirector
- 2023Waco: The AftermathExecutive Producer
- 2021Joe PickettWriter
- 2018WacoDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Erick Dowdle been in?
John Erick Dowdle is best known for Marshals, Waco, Joe Pickett and Waco: The Aftermath.
When was John Erick Dowdle born?
John Erick Dowdle was born on December 9, 1972. (St. Paul, Minnesota, USA)
How old is John Erick Dowdle?
John Erick Dowdle is 53 years old (born December 9, 1972).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·