John Lafia

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Lafia
Occupation	Film Director
Date Of Birth	Apr 2, 1957(1957-04-02)
Age	67
Date Of Death	April 29, 2020, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	United States
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aries

John Lafia Biography

John Lafia is one of the most popular and richest Film Director who was born on April 2, 1957 in United States, United States.

Prior to his career as a filmmaker, Lafia was involved in the underground Los Angeles music scene. Going by the name John J. Lafia, his early work, Prayers (1984) was released on the cassette only label, Tranceport Tapes, featuring an album cover by Lane Smith (illustrator) and original artwork by Lafia. This was followed by tracks on LA Mantra Two (1984) and Phantom Cuts (1985). Lafia was also featured on the spoken word anthology, English as a Second Language (1983) alongside Los Angeles poets Charles Bukowski, Wanda Coleman and Exene Cervenka. He has a track on the German compilation, Voices From North America (1994) recorded with producer/musician Ethan James. In 2008, John began to focus on composing and recording as his primary art practice once again. He created the short rock opera The Ballad of Frank and Cora, (2013) for which he wrote the music and performed vocals for the title role. In 2019, a limited edition double LP of John’s music was issued by Discos Transgenero and released by Aguirre Records. This compilation, “John Lafia 1980-1985” was released digitally shortly thereafter. He was preparing more releases covering the same time period and continuing to record new material in his studio in the Los Angeles area of Silver Lake, California.

Lafia’s first feature film was The Blue Iguana, which he wrote and directed as well as producing the soundtrack. It was selected to screen at a special midnight showing in the Palais des Festivals at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Lafia co-wrote the screenplay for Child’s Play (1988). As a credited screenwriter he was responsible for coining the name “Chucky” and contributing trademark dialog such as “Hi, I’m Chucky, wanna play?” Upon its release, Child’s Play was number one at the North American box office. The film won a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, as well as a nomination for best writing. The film was also an Official Selection at the Festival International du Film Fantastique d’Avoriaz. Lafia went on to direct Child’s Play 2 (1990). The film debuted at number one on the North American box-office charts. It was nominated for a Saturn Award as well as chosen to be an Official Selection at the Festival International du Film Fantastique d’Avoriaz. Lafia followed Child’s Play 2 with Man’s Best Friend (1993), which he both wrote and directed for New Line Cinema. The film debuted at number two on the North American box- office charts. Man’s Best Friend won the Special Prize at the Festival international du film fantastique de Gérardmer voted on by a jury led by Terry Gilliam and Walter Hill. Man’s Best Friend also garnered a Saturn Award Nomination for best Science Fiction Film as well as being an Official Selection at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and the Beauvais Film Festival Cinemalia.

John Lafia Net Worth

John Lafia is one of the richest Film Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Lafia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

John Lafia (April 2, 1957 – April 29, 2020) was an American film and television writer, director, producer and musician. He attended UCLA, where he received his BFA in Motion Picture/Television. Lafia has over thirty produced credits and has written scripts or directed shows for Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, New Line Cinema, Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, MGM/UA, Warner Bros., NBC, CBS, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate and many other independent companies.

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Facts & Trivia

Joseph Ranked on the list of most popular Film Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Lafia celebrates birthday on April 2 of every year.

What happened to John Lafia?

Death. John Lafia died of suicide by hanging on April 29, 2020. He is survived by his children and former wife.

Who is the creator of Chucky?

Chucky
First appearance| Child’s Play (1988)
Created by| Don Mancini
Adapted by| Don Mancini John Lafia Tom Holland
Portrayed by| Brad Dourif Fiona Dourif (possessed; Cult of Chucky and the TV series) David Kohlsmith (young Charles; TV series) Tyler Barish (teenage Charles; TV series)

Who wrote Child's play?

Screenplay

Who directed Child's Play 3?

Jack Bender

How old is Chucky in 2021?

With the new information offered by Chucky’s long-awaited backstory for Charles Lee Ray, merged with the doll’s subsequent shelf life, Chucky is officially, as of 2021, a 64-year-old soul hiding behind an eternally youthful visage.