Director
John Sayles
September 28, 1950 · Schenectady, New York, USA
John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist.
Notable work
7.6Malcolm X (1992)
as FBI Agent
6.6The Howling (1981)
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
6Piranha (1978)
as Army Sentry (uncredited)
7.5Poker Face (2023)
as Chief Hal
6.1In the Electric Mist (2009)
as Michael Goldman
7.1Lone Star (1996)
Director and Writer
6.6Something Wild (1986)
as Motorcycle Cop
6.7Matinee (1993)
as Bob
Often works with
David Strathairn
5 titles together
Eight Men Out, Matewan, Limbo
Maggie Renzi
4 titles together
Matewan, The Brother from Another Planet, Passion Fish
Dick Miller
3 titles together
The Howling, Piranha, Matinee
Chris Cooper
3 titles together
Lone Star, Matewan, Silver City
Kris Kristofferson
3 titles together
Lone Star, Silver City, Limbo
Gordon Clapp
3 titles together
Eight Men Out, Matewan, Return of the Secaucus Seven
Full filmography · 53
Django Lives!
Writer
Upcoming
John Sayles and Gregory Nava
as Themself
2024
Texas Red
as Governor Johnson (voice)
2021
Sonora: The Devil’s Highway
Writer
20196.2
The Umbrella
as Pastor Jim
2016
Dr. Del
Writer
2016
Go for Sisters
Director and Writer
2013
The Normals
as Dr. Marx
2012
Amigo
Director and Writer
2011
In the Electric Mist
as Michael Goldman
20096.1
The Toe Tactic
as Cramden
2009
Honeydripper
as Zeke and Director and Writer
20075.9