John Erick Dowdle
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John Erick Dowdle Net Worth

John Erick Dowdle was born in 1973 in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in the Twin Cities. After graduating from St. Thomas Academy, he attended the University of Iowa and then NYU's film program. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in filmmaking and wrote and directed his first feature, Full Moon Rising, in 1996. He was joined by his brother Drew for his sophomore effort, The Dry Spell, and they now work together as The Brothers Dowdle in Los Angeles.
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Who is it? Writer, Director, Producer
Birth Year 1973
Birth Place  St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Age 50 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Film director, screenwriter
Years active 1996–present
Spouse(s) Stacy Chbosky (2005–present)

💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)

John Erick Dowdle is a highly accomplished individual in the field of filmmaking, known primarily as a writer, director, and producer based in the United States. With his outstanding contributions to the industry, it comes as no surprise that his net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $6 million in 2024. Dowdle's success in the film world has not only earned him critical acclaim but has also garnered him substantial financial rewards. His penchant for weaving captivating stories and his talents behind the camera have undoubtedly contributed to his significant wealth and solidified his status as a prominent figure in the world of cinema.

Biography/Timeline

1996

After graduating from NYU, Dowdle moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in filmmaking. Dowdle wrote and directed his first feature, the 1996 film Full Moon Rising, when he was just out of college. For his sophomore effort, The Dry Spell, Dowdle was joined by his younger brother Drew, who produced the film as John wrote, directed and edited. They now live in Los Angeles, working together as The Brothers Dowdle.

2015

With his brother Drew Dowdle as a Producer and/or co-screenwriter, John Erick Dowdle directed the horror films Quarantine, Devil, based on a storybook from M. Night Shyamalan, and As Above, So Below, as well as the 2015 thriller film No Escape, starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan.

2017

In 2017, Dowdle co-created the miniseries Waco with his brother, which is set to air on Paramount Network in 2018.

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