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Date of Birth
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28-November-1946
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Place of Birth
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Morristown
(Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Giuseppe Dantini, Joseph Dante, Jr., Joseph "Joe" Dante, Jr., Joe, Joseph Dante Jr.
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Profession
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Film Director, Actor, Film Producer, Film Editor, Television Director, Television Producer
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Joseph "Joe" Dante, Jr. is an American film director, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins —often mix fantastical storylines with comedic elements.
Dante's films include Piranha and The Howling, Gremlins and its sequel, Explorers, Innerspace, The 'Burbs, Matinee, Small Soldiers, and Looney Tunes: Back in Action. His work for television and cable includes immigration satire The Second Civil War and episodes of anthology series Masters of Horror and Amazing Stories, plus the remake of Hawaii Five-O.
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