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John HughesAmerican screenwriter, director and producer
Date of Birth: 18.02.1950
Country:  USA |
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Biography of John Hughes
John Hughes was an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for his work on the "Home Alone" series. He began his career as a screenwriter in 1979, writing scripts for television series and comedy films. In 1984, he released his directorial debut, the teen comedy "Sixteen Candles," for which he also wrote the screenplay.
One of Hughes's most famous films is the first installment of the comedy "Home Alone," for which he wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. "Home Alone" became one of the most successful films of 1990, bringing fame to Macaulay Culkin, who played the 8-year-old child accidentally left behind during Christmas vacation. The film grossed nearly $500 million worldwide and set a record for box office earnings in the United States among comedy films.
Later, Hughes wrote the screenplays for three sequels to "Home Alone," none of which matched the popularity of the original film. He also wrote scripts for movies such as "Beethoven," "101 Dalmatians," "Flubber," and many others. His last directorial work was the film "Curly Sue" in 1991, starring James Belushi.
Death and Personal Life
John Hughes passed away from a heart attack on Thursday, August 6th. He had traveled to New York to visit friends. He is survived by his wife Nancy, with whom he spent 39 years, two sons, and four grandchildren.
