Photo: Moritz Barcelona from Barcelona, Catalunya / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Charles Band has my sincere respect as the reigning king of B-movie horror. Born in Los Angeles, this director and producer churned out horror comedies at a scale that is frankly staggering. I love the spirit behind it: when the budget is small, you win on imagination and sheer audacity, which feels like cinema at its roots. The George Pal Memorial Award shows his contribution to fantasy filmmaking was genuinely recognized. There is a Capricorn blend of commercial instinct and stubbornness in how he built his own empire. I am a sucker for creators who reject blockbuster conformity and lovingly defend their niche.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Charles Band
- Name (Japanese)
- チャールズ・バンド
- Reading
- ちゃーるず・ばんど
- Born
- December 27, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / screenwriter / executive producer / author
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Time Machine Award
- The George Pal Memorial Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Band born?
Born December 27, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Charles Band from?
Charles Band is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Charles Band do?
Charles Band works as film director, film producer, screenwriter, executive producer, author.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.