Charles Band

Charles Robert Band (born December 27, 1951) is an American film producer and director, known for his work on horror comedy movies.[2]

This article is about the filmmaker. For Canadian businessman, see Charles Band (businessman).

Charles Band
Born
Charles Robert Band

(1951-12-27) December 27, 1951[1]
Los Angeles,[1] California, United States
Other namesCarlo Bokino
Robert Talbot
James Amante
OccupationFilm producer, film director
Years active1973–present
Spouse(s)Meda Band (?–198?)
Debra Dion (1984–2004)
Children4
Websitecharlesband.com

His most famous films are those in the Puppet Master franchise and the Subspecies series, made by his company Full Moon Features. Before Full Moon Features, his earlier (and now defunct) company Empire Pictures made films like Ghoulies and the cult classic Re-Animator. One of the few non-horror films he worked on was the Prehysteria! trilogy, which was made by his family-oriented company Moonbeam Entertainment.

Personal life

Band was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of director-producer Albert Band, and brother of the composer Richard. With his former wife Meda, he had two children, Alex, the vocalist for the band The Calling, and Taryn. He had two sons with his former wife Debra Dion: Harlan and Zalman. Band's grandfather was the artist Max Band.

Filmography

As director

List of Full Moon films

Charles Band Productions

Empire
Main article: Empire International Pictures

Full Moon
Main article: List of Full Moon Features productions

Pulp Fantasy

Action Xtreme

Filmonsters!
  • Frankenstein Reborn! (1998)
  • The Werewolf Reborn! (1998)

Alchemy Entertainment/Big City Pictures
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References
  1. "Charles Band Biography". The New York Times.
  2. "Charles Band Filmography". The New York Times.
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