Michael Stephenson (filmmaker)

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.

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

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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