- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Shelton Camp Jr
- Joe Camp was born on April 20, 1939 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Oh Heavenly Dog (1980), Benji (1974) and For the Love of Benji (1977). He was married to Kathleen Garrett and Carolyn H. Camp. He died on March 15, 2024 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, USA.
- SpousesKathleen Garrett(2001 - March 15, 2024) (his death)Carolyn H. Camp(1960 - December 18, 1997) (her death, 2 children)
- Children
- His son is screenwriter Brandon Camp Dragonfly.
- Has two sons, Joe III and Brandon. Both are filmmakers.
- Had almost no Hollywood experience when he raised about $500,000 to make Benji, a story about a stray mixed breed who helps rescue two youngsters from kidnappers. The film grossed nearly $40 million ($250 million in today's dollars).
- Camp said he got the inspiration for his movie "Benji" while watching Lady and the Tramp.
- He was told by industry "experts" not to bother with the original Benji film; that it wouldn't work. He proved the experts wrong.
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