John Hughes
Director

John Hughes Net Worth

John Hughes was an iconic American filmmaker and screenwriter born on February 18, 1950 in Lansing, MI. He is best known for his work in the 1980s and 1990s, having written and directed some of the most successful films of the era, such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, National Lampoon's Vacation, Sixteen Candles, and Home Alone.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 18, 1950
Birth Place Lansing, MI
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 6, 2009 (age 59)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $150 million (2024)

About

Writer and Director of some of the most successful films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, National Lampoon's Vacation, Sixteen Candles, and Home Alone.

Before Fame

He went to Glenbrook North High School, which would serve as inspiration for his Future films. His first job in the movie Business was selling jokes to prominent comedians.

Trivia

He directed John Candy in the 1980s comedies Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck.

Family Life

He married Nancy Ludwig in 1970 and they had two sons, Writer and Producer James Hughes and musician John Hughes.

Associated With

His acclaimed films included breakthrough roles for aspiring new actors such as Judd Nelson, who starred in The Breakfast Club.

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