Wayne Crawford
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Wayne Crawford is an American
film and television actor, and film producer
, screenwriter
, and director
. Crawford has appeared in nearly thirty films, produced 15, written 9, and directed 7.
Crawford received his Bachelor of Arts
degree from Florida Atlantic University
and has served at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
teaching directing
for their School of Filmmaking .
The Variety Movie Guide called his portrayal of the title character in the film Jake Speed
"well played" and stated he delivered his lines "as an old-fashioned paperback hero would - in cliches". He directed and starred in Crime Lords, which was called "predictable" by DVD & video guide 2005 while the Variety TV Review called it unpretentious and entertaining.
He co-wrote and co-produced the film Valley Girl
with Andrew Lane
He fought against the studio to ensure that Martha Coolidge
was maintained as the director.
As producer
As screenwriter
As director
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
film and television actor, and film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. Crawford has appeared in nearly thirty films, produced 15, written 9, and directed 7.
Crawford received his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree from Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University, also referred to as FAU or Florida Atlantic, is a public, coeducational, research university located in , United States. The university has six satellite campuses located in the Florida cities of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and in Fort...
and has served at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts , formerly the North Carolina School of the Arts, is a public coeducational arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that grants high school, undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is one of the seventeen constituent campuses of the...
teaching directing
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
for their School of Filmmaking .
The Variety Movie Guide called his portrayal of the title character in the film Jake Speed
Jake Speed
Jake Speed is a 1986 action/comedy film directed by Andrew Lane, produced by Lane, Wayne Crawford, and William Fay, written by Lane and Crawford, and starring Crawford in the title role.-Plot:...
"well played" and stated he delivered his lines "as an old-fashioned paperback hero would - in cliches". He directed and starred in Crime Lords, which was called "predictable" by DVD & video guide 2005 while the Variety TV Review called it unpretentious and entertaining.
He co-wrote and co-produced the film Valley Girl
Valley Girl (film)
Valley Girl is a 1983 romantic comedy film, starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye, and Joyce Heiser. The film was the directorial debut of Martha Coolidge, and was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage.The American release of Valley Girl...
with Andrew Lane
Andrew Lane (producer)
Andrew Lane is an American film producer, perhaps best known for his 1983 comedy Valley Girl, which starred Nicolas Cage, which he co-produced with Wayne Crawford. The two were responsible for producing several other films including Night of the Comet, Servants of Twilight, Mortal Passions, and...
He fought against the studio to ensure that Martha Coolidge
Martha Coolidge
Martha Coolidge is an American film director and former President of the Directors Guild of America. -Career:Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Ms. Coolidge first made her reputation by directing many award winning documentaries in New York before moving out to Hollywood in 1976. She spent several...
was maintained as the director.
Filmography
As actor- Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful ThingsSometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful ThingsSometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things is a 1971 cult film written, produced, and directed by Thomas Casey.Set in Miami, and shot at the Now Closed Moberly Studios in Hollywood Florida, the basic story centers around two criminals, Stanley and Paul; played by Abe Zwick, who have been run out...
(1971) - God's Bloody Acre (1975)
- Deadbeat (1977)
- Cheering Section (1977)
- Barracuda (1978)
- Trial by Terror (1983)
- Valley GirlValley Girl (film)Valley Girl is a 1983 romantic comedy film, starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye, and Joyce Heiser. The film was the directorial debut of Martha Coolidge, and was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage.The American release of Valley Girl...
(1983) - Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesHill Street Blues is an American serial police drama that was first aired on NBC in 1981 and ran for 146 episodes on primetime into 1987. Chronicling the lives of the staff of a single police precinct in an unnamed American city, the show received critical acclaim and its production innovations ...
(1 episode, 1985) (TV) - Cagney & LaceyCagney & LaceyCagney & Lacey is an American television series that originally aired on the CBS television network for seven seasons from October 8, 1981 to May 16, 1988...
(1 episode, 1985) (TV) - Showdown at Lincoln High (1986)
- Jake SpeedJake SpeedJake Speed is a 1986 action/comedy film directed by Andrew Lane, produced by Lane, Wayne Crawford, and William Fay, written by Lane and Crawford, and starring Crawford in the title role.-Plot:...
(1986) - Quiet Thunder (1988) (V)
- Rising Storm (1989)
- The Evil BelowThe Evil BelowThe Evil Below is a 1989 horror film about an adventurer who goes hunting for treasure on a cursed shipwreck.Starring actors included Paul Siebert and June Chadwick.The movie has never been released on a region 1 DVD....
(1989) - White Ghost (1989)
- Headhunter (1989)
- Diary of a HitmanDiary of a HitmanDiary of a Hitman is a 1991 drama/thriller directed by Roy London and written by Kenneth Pressman, based on his play Insider's Price. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Sherilyn Fenn, James Belushi, Sharon Stone and Lois Chiles....
(1991) - Crime Lords (1991) (V)
- Okavango: The Wild Frontier (1993) (TV series)
- Rising Storm (1993)
- Amerikanskiy Blyuz (1994) (TV)
- Stickfighter (1994)
- U'bejani (1997)
- L.A.P.D.: To Protect and to Serve (2001)
- Snake IslandSnake Island (film)Snake Island is a South African action horror film directed by Wayne Crawford. The film's plot revolves around a group of tourists attempting to survive on a tropical island infested with snakes...
(2002) - The Company You KeepThe Company You Keep (film)The Company You Keep is an upcoming political action thriller, produced and directed by Robert Redford. The script was written by Lem Dobbs...
(2003) - Rock & Roll Eulogy (2004)
- Forget About ItForget About ItForget About It is the eighth studio album by Alison Krauss, released in 1999. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The lead-off single "Forget About It" peaked at number 67 on the Country Singles Chart and "Stay" reached number 28 on the Adult Contemporary chart.-Track...
(2006) - Dog Days of SummerDog Days of Summer (film)Dog Days of Summer is a 2008 American independent feature film directed by Mark Freiburger and shot on location in Edenton, North Carolina. It is based on an original screenplay by screenwriters Travis Beacham and Christopher J. Waild....
(2007) - American HeartAmerican HeartAmerican Heart is a 1993 film by Martin Bell, starring Edward Furlong and Jeff Bridges. It was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award in a number of categories, and won in the Best Male Lead category.-Synopsis:...
(5 episodes, 2009) (TV)
As producer
- Sweet Bird of Aquarius (1970)
- God's Bloody Acre (1975)
- Deadbeat (1977)
- Cheering Section (1977)
- Barracuda (1978)
- Valley GirlValley Girl (film)Valley Girl is a 1983 romantic comedy film, starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye, and Joyce Heiser. The film was the directorial debut of Martha Coolidge, and was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage.The American release of Valley Girl...
(1983) - Night of the CometNight of the CometNight of the Comet is a 1984 film directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Beltran, and Kelli Maroney. It has elements of such diverse genres as science fiction, horror, zombie apocalypse, comedy, and romance....
(1984) - Jake SpeedJake SpeedJake Speed is a 1986 action/comedy film directed by Andrew Lane, produced by Lane, Wayne Crawford, and William Fay, written by Lane and Crawford, and starring Crawford in the title role.-Plot:...
(1986)
- Mortal Passions (1989)
- Peacemaker (1990)
- Servants of Twilight (1991)
- Amerikanskiy Blyuz (1994) (TV)
- Trade-Off (1995) (TV)
- Snake IslandSnake Island (film)Snake Island is a South African action horror film directed by Wayne Crawford. The film's plot revolves around a group of tourists attempting to survive on a tropical island infested with snakes...
(2002) - South of HellSouth of HellSouth of Hell is the third studio album by underground rapper Boondox. It was released on May 11, 2010. Produced by Mike E. Clark, the album also features a documentary directed by Paul Andreson about Hutto's life and the making of the album titled Southern Bled.-Production:Boondox collaborated...
(2005)
As screenwriter
- God's Bloody Acre (1975)
- Deadbeat (1977)
- Cheering Section (1977)
- Barracuda (1978)
- Trial by Terror (1983)
- Valley GirlValley Girl (film)Valley Girl is a 1983 romantic comedy film, starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye, and Joyce Heiser. The film was the directorial debut of Martha Coolidge, and was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage.The American release of Valley Girl...
(1983) - Jake SpeedJake SpeedJake Speed is a 1986 action/comedy film directed by Andrew Lane, produced by Lane, Wayne Crawford, and William Fay, written by Lane and Crawford, and starring Crawford in the title role.-Plot:...
(1986) - U'bejani (1997)
- Snake IslandSnake Island (film)Snake Island is a South African action horror film directed by Wayne Crawford. The film's plot revolves around a group of tourists attempting to survive on a tropical island infested with snakes...
(2002)
As director
- Barracuda (1978)
- The Evil BelowThe Evil BelowThe Evil Below is a 1989 horror film about an adventurer who goes hunting for treasure on a cursed shipwreck.Starring actors included Paul Siebert and June Chadwick.The movie has never been released on a region 1 DVD....
(1989) - Crime Lords (1991) (V)
- Amerikanskiy Blyuz (1994) (TV)
- U'bejani (1997)
- Snake IslandSnake Island (film)Snake Island is a South African action horror film directed by Wayne Crawford. The film's plot revolves around a group of tourists attempting to survive on a tropical island infested with snakes...
(2002) - South of HellSouth of HellSouth of Hell is the third studio album by underground rapper Boondox. It was released on May 11, 2010. Produced by Mike E. Clark, the album also features a documentary directed by Paul Andreson about Hutto's life and the making of the album titled Southern Bled.-Production:Boondox collaborated...
(2005)