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AKA: Edmond Dantes, John Hughes, Jr
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 02/18/1950
Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, USA
Death Date: 08/06/2009
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A prolific writer, director and producer in the 1980s and early 1990s, John Hughes was the guiding force behind some of the most popular teen-oriented comedies of the period, including “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), “Sixteen Candles” (1984), “The Breakfast Club” (1985) and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986). Though his stock in trade was broad, he had a particular gift for the speech and emotions of middle-class suburban youth, who were portrayed in his films with a complexity and respect rarely afforded them in major Hollywood features. Hughes’ popularity appeared to fall off after the
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Started out as a joke writer for comedians (sold some to Rodney Dangerfield)
Worked as a ad copywriter in Chicago, which included campaigns for Johnson Floor Wax and the Edge shaving cream
Began writing full-time for the National Lampoon magazine
1982
First screenplay credit, "National Lampoon's Class Reunion"
1983
Scripted first hit film, "National Lampoon's Vacation"
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