Dan O'Bannon: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 14
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1974–2025
Dan O'Bannon's Career in Numbers
Dan O'Bannon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dan O'Bannon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dark Star (1974) to Area 51: The Alien Interview (1997), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Dan O'Bannon Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1990s 2
The 1990s were Dan O'Bannon's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Dan O'Bannon Movies by Genre
- Documentary 1
- Horror 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Documentary is the genre Dan O'Bannon has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of horror (1).
Dan O'Bannon Career Milestones
- First film
- Dark Star 1974
- Newest film
- Area 51: The Alien Interview 1997
Dan O'Bannon Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dan O'Bannon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 2 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Dan O'Bannon
1
Dan O'Bannon Movies as an Actor
2
Dan O'Bannon in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2025
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault as Self · Documentary - 2020
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 as Self · Documentary - 2011
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead as Himself · Documentary - 2010
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star as Himself (Archival Footage) · Sci-Fi - 2007
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 as Self · Documentary - 2007
In Search of Moebius as Himself · Documentary - 2007
Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Beast Within: Making Alien as Self · Documentary - 2002
The Alien Saga as Self · Documentary - 1999
The Alien Legacy as Self · Documentary - 1986
Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors as Self · Documentary
Who Dan O'Bannon Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Dan O'Bannon shares the most films with. John Carpenter comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Wes Craven (3).
Dan O'Bannon: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dan O'Bannon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dan O'Bannon been in?
Dan O'Bannon is credited on 14 films, from 1974 to 2025. 2 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Dan O'Bannon's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dan O'Bannon's filmography is The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Dan O'Bannon work with most often?
Dan O'Bannon shares the most films with John Carpenter (3 films), Wes Craven (3 films) and Cassandra Peterson (3 films).
The Best Dan O'Bannon Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
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