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)...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Black Christmas Legacy
2015
as Self (archive footage)
An examination of the effects and lasting impact of the cult-classic horror film 'Black Christmas', featuring interviews with cast, crew, and industry...

Clarkworld
2009
as Self (archive footage)
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'
2008
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
2006
Executive Producer
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
2006
Director
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
2004
Director
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
An orphaned runaway with many extraordinary and athletic talents arrives in a town divided with racial conflict.

Black Christmas Revisited
2002
A featurette hosted by Art Hindle and Lynne Griffin, who revisit the original house from the movie 'Black Christmas'.

Now & Forever
2002
Director
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
'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
2000
Executive Producer, Writer
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
2000
Director
Stranded in a small town, true love prepares a spoiled movie star for the role of a lifetime... herself.

I'll Remember April
1999
Director
Four young boys find a shipwrecked Japanese sailor during World War II and struggle with the decision to save him.

Baby Geniuses
1999
Director, Screenplay
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
1998
as Town Mayor
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
1998
as Mr. Hooper
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
1998
Director
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
1996
Director
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
1995
as Auctioneer
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
1995
Director
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
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
1994
Director, Screenplay
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
1993
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
1993
Director
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
1991
Producer
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
1990
Writer, Director
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
1987
Screenplay, Producer, Director
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
1985
Writer
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!
1985
Director
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
1984
Director
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
1983
as Swede (uncredited)
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
1983
Screenplay, Director, Producer
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
1983
Writer, Director, Producer
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
1981
Director, Writer, Producer
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
1980
Director
A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.

Murder by Decree
1979
Director, Producer
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
1976
as Man at Gun Range (uncredited)
The Mafia tries to take revenge against a man who testified against them in court.

Breaking Point
1976
Director, Producer
The Mafia tries to take revenge against a man who testified against them in court.

Moonrunners
1975
Executive Producer
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
1974
as Prowler Shadow / Phone Voice (uncredited)
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
1974
Director, Producer
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
1974
as Officer Ted
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
1974
Producer, Director
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
1974
Producer, Editor
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
1972
Director, Writer, Producer
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
1969
as Jerry
A crime syndicate in Miami Beach extorts politicians by filming them at sex parties.

She-Man: A Story of Fixation
1967
Screenplay, Director
A soldier is forced to take estrogen and wear lingerie when he's blackmailed by a violent transvestite.

Shanty Tramp
1967
Assistant Director
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
1967
Makeup Artist
A pilot for an unproduced British science fiction space adventure series.

The Emperor's New Clothes
1966
Writer, Director
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
N/A
Director
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...