Bob Clark

Bob Clark

1939-08-05 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 51 Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Benjamin "Bob" Clark (August 5, 1939 – April 4, 2007) was an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer best known for directing and writing the script with Jean Shepherd to the 1983 Christmas film A Christmas Story. Although he worked primarily in the United States, from 1973 to 1983 he worked in Canada and was responsible for some of most successful films in Canadian history such as Black Christmas (1974), Murder by Decree (1979), Tribute (1980)...

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Black Christmas Legacy

Black Christmas Legacy

2015

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

An examination of the effects and lasting impact of the cult-classic horror film 'Black Christmas', featuring interviews with cast, crew, and industry...

Clarkworld

Clarkworld

2009

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

Documentary on the life and death of Bob Clark, a director of movies such as Christmas Story, Porky's and Black Christmas.

The Making of 'Blonde and Blonder'

The Making of 'Blonde and Blonder'

2008

Acting

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Blonde and Blonder, a slap stick comedy about about two lovely blondes, Dee and Dawn, who are mistaken as in...

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

2006

Executive Producer

5.1
Producing

As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins a series of obscene phone calls with dubious inten...

The Karate Dog

The Karate Dog

2006

Director

4.8
Directing

When LAPD computer expert Peter Fowler investigates the killing of an old man in Chinatown, he finds the only witness is his dog, Cho Cho. But Fowler ...

Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2

Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2

2004

Director

2.8
Directing

Babies can communicate with each other using 'baby talk', and have innate knowledge of the secrets of the universe. The infant geniuses become involve...

Maniac Magee

2003

Director

Directing

An orphaned runaway with many extraordinary and athletic talents arrives in a town divided with racial conflict.

Black Christmas Revisited

Black Christmas Revisited

2002

5.0
Acting

A featurette hosted by Art Hindle and Lynne Griffin, who revisit the original house from the movie 'Black Christmas'.

Now & Forever

Now & Forever

2002

Director

5.4
Directing

Against a backdrop of clashing cultures, John Myron and Angela Wilson find each other and over the years form a powerful bond. One tragic night, John ...

Stages

2002

as Bobby

Acting

'Stages' is the story of a day in the life of Brad and Scott, two actors who starred in a TV series twenty years ago. They have fallen on hard times a...

The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood

The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood

2000

Executive Producer, Writer

5.8
Producing Writing

The Duke Boys and company travel to Hollywood to sell some musical recordings in order to raise money to build a new hospital in Hazzard County. Howev...

Catch a Falling Star

Catch a Falling Star

2000

Director

5.6
Directing

Stranded in a small town, true love prepares a spoiled movie star for the role of a lifetime... herself.

I'll Remember April

I'll Remember April

1999

Director

6.3
Directing

Four young boys find a shipwrecked Japanese sailor during World War II and struggle with the decision to save him.

Baby Geniuses

Baby Geniuses

1999

Director, Screenplay

4.1
Directing Writing

BabyCo is the world's leading manufacturer in baby products. However, what the public doesn't know, is that Drs Kinder and Heep, two of its most brill...

Angel Blue

Angel Blue

1998

as Town Mayor

4.8
Acting

Dennis is a handsome, successful and well-liked civic leader who lives in his hometown with his lovely wife and their new baby. When Enrique Vasquez a...

The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

1998

as Mr. Hooper

4.2
Acting

Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.

The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

1998

Director

4.2
Directing

Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.

Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden

Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden

1996

Director

Directing

A young boy goes to spend the summer with his aunts in the South. He finds himself drawn to Jessica, who the other aunts describe as "slow," and he ev...

Derby

Derby

1995

as Auctioneer

7.5
Acting

Katie once left her parent's horse ranch behind her. Now, when her father is sick Katie has to return to the farm. She meets Cass, now a grown man who...

Derby

Derby

1995

Director

7.5
Directing

Katie once left her parent's horse ranch behind her. Now, when her father is sick Katie has to return to the farm. She meets Cass, now a grown man who...

Fudge-a-mania

1995

Director, Writer

6.0
Directing Writing

Peter Hatcher and his family are going on vacation in Maine. Only problem: Peter's nemesis Sheila Tubman will also be there along with her family! And...

It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

1994

Director, Screenplay

5.3
Directing Writing

It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the per...

The American Clock

The American Clock

1993

6.5
Acting

Moe, Rose and Lee Baumler are members of an upper class family who find the world completely changed when they lose everything in the stock market cra...

The American Clock

The American Clock

1993

Director

6.5
Directing

Moe, Rose and Lee Baumler are members of an upper class family who find the world completely changed when they lose everything in the stock market cra...

Popcorn

Popcorn

1991

Producer

5.8
Producing

While holding a horror film festival, a group of film students find themselves stalked by a madman who may have a sinister connection to a cult leader...

Loose Cannons

Loose Cannons

1990

Writer, Director

4.9
Writing Directing

Mac, the two-fisted, savvy cop finds that he's being saddled with a new partner, a known burnout, to work with him on a new and difficult case. The ne...

From the Hip

From the Hip

1987

Screenplay, Producer, Director

5.9
Writing Producing Directing

Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a p...

Porky's Revenge

Porky's Revenge

1985

Writer

5.5
Writing

As graduation nears for the class of 1955 at Angel Beach High, the gang once again faces off against their old enemy, Porky, who wants them to throw t...

Turk 182!

Turk 182!

1985

Director

5.8
Directing

After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, h...

Rhinestone

Rhinestone

1984

Director

4.8
Directing

After a big-time country singer brags that she can turn anybody in to a country-singin' star, she's out to prove she can live up to her talk when she ...

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

1983

as Swede (uncredited)

7.2
Acting

The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is t...

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

1983

Screenplay, Director, Producer

7.2
Writing Directing Producing

The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is t...

Porky's II: The Next Day

Porky's II: The Next Day

1983

Writer, Director, Producer

5.7
Writing Directing Producing

When the students of Angel Beach High decide to stage "An Evening With Shakespeare," their efforts are threatened by Miss Balbricker, who views the wo...

Porky's

Porky's

1981

Director, Writer, Producer

6.4
Directing Writing Producing

In 1954 Florida, a group of high school boys head to a strip club in the Everglades in an attempt to lose their collective virginity. When the club's ...

Tribute

Tribute

1980

Director

5.6
Directing

A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.

Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

1979

Director, Producer

6.4
Directing Producing

Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using informat...

Breaking Point

Breaking Point

1976

as Man at Gun Range (uncredited)

6.0
Acting

The Mafia tries to take revenge against a man who testified against them in court.

Breaking Point

Breaking Point

1976

Director, Producer

6.0
Directing Producing

The Mafia tries to take revenge against a man who testified against them in court.

Moonrunners

Moonrunners

1975

Executive Producer

4.8
Producing

Grady and Bobby Lee run moonshine for Uncle Jesse, who prides himself on his old-school moonshining methods, and refuses to buckle in to the 'big busi...

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

1974

as Prowler Shadow / Phone Voice (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone ...

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

1974

Director, Producer

6.9
Directing Producing

As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone ...

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1974

as Officer Ted

6.3
Acting

A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confusion of his family.

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1974

Producer, Director

6.3
Producing Directing

A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confusion of his family.

Deranged

Deranged

1974

Producer, Editor

5.7
Producing

A man living in rural Wisconsin takes care of his bed-ridden mother, who is very domineering and teaches him that all women are evil. After she dies, ...

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

1972

Director, Writer, Producer

5.4
Directing Writing Producing

Six actors go to a graveyard on a remote island to act out a necromantic ritual. The ritual works, and soon the dead are walking about and chowing dow...

Mafia Girls

Mafia Girls

1969

as Jerry

2.3
Acting

A crime syndicate in Miami Beach extorts politicians by filming them at sex parties.

She-Man: A Story of Fixation

She-Man: A Story of Fixation

1967

Screenplay, Director

4.6
Writing Directing

A soldier is forced to take estrogen and wear lingerie when he's blackmailed by a violent transvestite.

Shanty Tramp

Shanty Tramp

1967

Assistant Director

5.5
Directing

On a hot night in Dixie, the local shanty tramp heads out for adventure and leaves disaster in her wake. The lust she excites in the local men leads t...

The Solarnauts

The Solarnauts

1967

Makeup Artist

6.0

A pilot for an unproduced British science fiction space adventure series.

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

1966

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

This is a straight version of the old fairy tale, with John Carradine as the Emperor. It was filmed in South Florida, with exteriors in Coral Gables a...

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

N/A

Director

Directing

Culled from Steven Spielberg's Emmy-winning series are four wacky tales full of adventure and laughter. In one, an actor (Tom Harrison) in a mummy's c...