Jim Wynorski

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Biography

A 25-year veteran in the Hollywood exploitation field, writer/producer/director Jim Wynorski is responsible for over 150 varied motion pictures in a myriad of genres. Leaving behind a successful commercial business in New York, Wynorski relocated to California in 1980 and soon found himself on the doorstep of his childhood idol, B-film king 'Roger Corman' . "And you can bet I'll be there," he offers with a big smile, "with some really fun stuff." Jim has a huge following in the MidWest and is beloved in Franklin, Indiana, Home of The B Movie Celebration.

  • Primary profession
  • Director·writer·producer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 14 August 1950
  • Place of birth
  • New York City
  • Knows language
  • English language

Movies

Books

Trivia

He also had a book published under his name titled "They Came from Outer Space." It was a compilation of short stories that were used as the source material for motion pictures such as Invasion of the Saucer Men (The Cosmic Frame), The Day the Earth Stood Still (Farewell to the Master) and others.

Lives in Los Angeles, California.

Dedicatee of writer Harlan Ellisons 2001 anthology Troublemakers: "This one is for my long-time partner in crime, the great cinematic auteur, Jim Wynorski.".

Quotes

Breasts are the cheapest special effect in our business.

I want the cash, right here in my hand. .

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