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David Odell(I)

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David Odell
'The Dark Crystal' is Jim Henson's other beloved puppet franchise that just came back in the form of a stunningly intricate 10-part prequel on Netflix. On this IMDbrief, let's explore the ever-expanding world of the Dark Crystal.
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David Odell was born on 12 February 1934 in Merced, California, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Dark Crystal (1982), Masters of the Universe (1987) and The Muppet Show (1976).
BornFebruary 12, 1934
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BornFebruary 12, 1934
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Miki Iveria, Hus Levant, Patrick Monckton, Brian Meehl, Kathryn Mullen, and Susan Westerby in The Dark Crystal (1982)
    The Dark Crystal
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 1982
    Dolph Lundgren, Robert Duncan McNeill, and Courteney Cox in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Masters of the Universe
    5.4
    • Writer
    • 1987
    Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, and Steve Whitmire in The Muppet Show (1976)
    The Muppet Show
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Peter O'Toole, Helen Slater, Hart Bochner, Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, Peter Cook, Marc McClure, Brenda Vaccaro, and Simon Ward in Supergirl (1984)
    Supergirl
    4.4
    • Writer
    • 1984

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
      The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
      8.4
      TV Series
      • based upon the motion picture screenplay by
      • motion picture screenplay by
      • 2019
    • It's the Muppets! Meet the Muppets! (1993)
      It's the Muppets! Meet the Muppets!
      8.5
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1993
    • It's the Muppets! More Muppets, Please! (1993)
      It's the Muppets! More Muppets, Please!
      8.6
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1993
    • Monsters (1988)
      Monsters
      7.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1988–1990
    • Tales from the Darkside (1983)
      Tales from the Darkside
      7.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1987
    • Dolph Lundgren, Robert Duncan McNeill, and Courteney Cox in Masters of the Universe (1987)
      Masters of the Universe
      5.4
      • written by
      • 1987
    • Childrens Songs and Stories with the Muppets (1985)
      Childrens Songs and Stories with the Muppets
      7.5
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook (1985)
      Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook
      8.9
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Jim Henson in Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets (1985)
      Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets
      8.2
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985)
      Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
      8.3
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, and Richard Hunt in Muppet Video: Muppet Moments (1985)
      Muppet Video: Muppet Moments
      8.8
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Muppet Video: Muppet Revue (1985)
      Muppet Video: Muppet Revue
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, and Richard Hunt in Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures (1985)
      Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures
      8.7
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Muppet Video: Rock Music with the Muppets (1985)
      Muppet Video: Rock Music with the Muppets
      8.2
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Jim Henson in Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)
      Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
      8.2
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1985

    Director

    • Martians Go Home (1989)
      Martians Go Home
      3.2
      • Director
      • 1989
    • Tales from the Darkside (1983)
      Tales from the Darkside
      7.4
      TV Series
      • directed by
      • 1987

    Producer

    • Bruce Bennett, Robert Bray, and Tania Velia in The Fiend of Dope Island (1960)
      The Fiend of Dope Island
      4.4
      • executive producer (as David S. Odell)
      • 1960
    • Counterplot (1959)
      Counterplot
      5.0
      • executive producer
      • 1959
    • The Witches from Another World (1958)
      The Witches from Another World
      5.0
      • executive producer
      • 1958

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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • David S. Odell
    • Born
      • February 12, 1934
      • Merced, California, USA

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