Born in 1951 in Albany, New York, he is a renowned American film director and producer, celebrated for his exceptional work in the action genre. He studied at the Juilliard School and the AFI Conservatory before achieving fame with the 1987 classic "Predator." His career soared with the iconic "Die Hard" in 1988, starring Bruce Willis. Known for his dynamic storytelling and innovative techniques, he also directed hits like "The Hunt for Red October" and "Die Hard with a Vengeance."
THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR
The Thomas Crown Affair is a 1999 American heist film directed by John McTiernan. A wealthy businessman orchestrates an elaborate heist to steal a...
THE 13TH WARRIOR
The 13th Warrior follows the journey of an Arab poet who is exiled from his homeland and joins a group of Viking warriors on a quest to defeat an...
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 American submarine thriller film directed by John McTiernan, based on Tom Clancy's 1984 novel of the same name. The...
DIE HARD
Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan. It follows off-duty New York City Police Department officer John McClane as he...
PREDATOR
A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. As the team is picked off one by...
DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
Die Hard with a Vengeance is a 1995 American action thriller film directed by John McTiernan. It is the third installment in the Die Hard series, and...