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James Glickenhaus was born on July 24, 1950 in New York City, New York, United States. James Glickenhaus is a film director, film producer and screenwriter. The age as of 2026 is 76.
My Take
James Glickenhaus is one of those filmmakers I find fascinating precisely because he walked away. In the 1980s and early '90s he carved out a niche in gritty action with The Exterminator, The Soldier, and Shakedown, and he even directed Jackie Chan in The Protector. What strikes me most is that he didn't cling to Hollywood; he reinvented himself as a financier and automotive entrepreneur. That second act tells me he treated directing as one chapter rather than an identity. I respect people who can let go of a creative career on their own terms and chase a completely different obsession instead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Glickenhaus
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームス・グリッケンハウス
- Reading
- じぇーむす・ぐりっけんはうす
- Born
- July 24, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / screenwriter
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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When was James Glickenhaus born?
Born July 24, 1950 (age 76).
Where is James Glickenhaus from?
James Glickenhaus is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does James Glickenhaus do?
James Glickenhaus works as film director, film producer, screenwriter.
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