Bob Clark

Bob Clark
Born
Benjamin Robert Clark

(1939-08-05)August 5, 1939
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 2007(2007-04-04) (aged 67)
Pacific Palisades, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years active1966–2007
Notable workBlack Christmas
Murder by Decree
Tribute
Porky's
A Christmas Story
Children2

Benjamin Robert Clark (August 5, 1939 – April 4, 2007) was an American film director and screenwriter. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was responsible for some of the most successful films in Canadian film history such as Black Christmas (1974), Murder by Decree (1979), Tribute (1980), Porky's (1981), and A Christmas Story (1983).[1][2][3] He won three Genie Awards (two Best Direction and one Best Screenplay) with two additional nominations.

  1. ^ Garrett, Diane (April 5, 2007). "Bob Clark, 67, director". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Canuxploitation Interview: Bob Clark". www.canuxploitation.com. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Bergan, Ronald (April 11, 2007). "Obituary: Bob Clark". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 12, 2019.