Michael Stephenson (filmmaker)

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Michael Paul Stephenson
Born
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesMike Stephenson, Michael Paul Stephenson
OccupationActor, film director, producer, writer
Years active1990–present
Notable work
As actor:
As director:
Spouse(s)Lindsay Stephenson

Michael Paul Stephenson is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is best known for his starring role in Troll 2 (1990) and for directing the ensuing documentary, Best Worst Movie (2009). His second documentary, The American Scream (2012), premiered on NBCUniversal's Chiller network and was named a "Must Watch" by Entertainment Weekly. His latest film and narrative directorial debut, Girlfriend's Day (2017), is a Netflix original film.[1] Premiering worldwide on Valentine's Day 2017, the comedy stars Bob Odenkirk, Amber Tamblyn, Natasha Lyonne and Stacy Keach. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America.

Career[]

He is perhaps best known for his lead role in the 1990 horror film Troll 2 (1990) as Joshua Waits.[2] He also produced and directed the award-winning and critically acclaimed Best Worst Movie (2009), a feature-length documentary about Troll 2 which debuted March 14, 2009.[3] His second feature documentary, The American Scream,[4] premiered on NBCUniversal's Chiller network on October 28, 2012.

Personal life[]

He resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and three daughters.

Filmography[]

As actor[]

As director[]

TV series[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Netflix Original Movies". Netflix.com. Netflix. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. ^ Interview with Michael Paul Stephenson at SuicideGirls.com
  3. ^ 'Best Worst Movie' Clip Explores Fan Devotion
  4. ^ "The American Scream". TheAmericanScreamMovie.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  5. ^ Zimmerman, Samuel (2012-10-09). "First trailer: Home Haunter doc, 'THE AMERICAN SCREAM". Fangoria.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-12-15.

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