Dan O'Bannon

Daniel Thomas "Dan" O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American screenwriter and director of science fiction and horror films. He is best known for his work on "Alien" (1979), "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985) and "Total Recall" (1990).

Dan O'Bannon is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007), The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003), Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien: Earth (2025), Alien³ (1992), Alien: Romulus (2024), Prometheus (2012). The recorded credits span 1974 to 2025, including 23 movies and 3 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.