Frank Darabont

American director, screenwriter, and producer celebrated for his Stephen King adaptations and the creation of The Walking Dead television series.

What do we know about Frank Darabont?

Here are the key biographical details about Frank Darabont:

  • Name: Frank Darabont
  • Also Known As: Френк Дарабонт, Frank A. Darabont, Ardeth Bey
  • Date of Birth: January 28, 1959
  • Place of Birth: Montbéliard, Doubs, France
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Screenplay, Writer, Executive Producer, Thanks

Who is Frank Darabont?

Frank Darabont (born January 28, 1959) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer who has been nominated for three Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. He was born in France by Hungarian parents who fled Budapest during the 1956 uprising, but the family moved to Los Angeles while he was still an infant.

He has directed the films The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist, all based on stories by Stephen King. In 2010 he developed and executive produced the first season of the AMC network television series The Walking Dead.

What is Frank Darabont known for?

Frank Darabont is a director recognized for a remarkable body of work spanning film and television. His most celebrated credits include:

  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994, Movie)
  • Stranger Things (2016, TV Series)
  • The Green Mile (1999, Movie)
  • The Walking Dead (2010, TV Series)
  • King Kong (2005, Movie)
  • Collateral (2004, Movie)
  • The Mist (2007, Movie)
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987, Movie)
  • Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994, Movie)
  • Vampires (1998, Movie)

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