James B. Clark

Personal Info

Known For Editor

Gender Male

Birthday 1908-05-14

Deathday 2000-07-19 (92 years old)

Place of Birth Stillwater, Minnesota, USA

James B. Clark

Biography

James B. Clark was an American film editor and director known for his work in family and adventure films. Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, he began his career as a film editor in the 1930s, working on various projects before transitioning to directing in the 1950s. Clark directed several notable films, including The Sad Horse (1959) and Flipper (1963), the latter of which became a beloved family classic and spawned a television series. His work was characterized by a focus on family-friendly narratives and a talent for storytelling that appealed to audiences of all ages. Clark's contributions to family entertainment have left a lasting impact on the genre.

Known For

Editor

1960
1957
1957
Peyton Place

as Editor

1955
House of Bamboo

as Editor

1955
The Racers

as Editor

1954
Garden of Evil

as Editor

1954
1953
1952
1952
5 Fingers

as Editor

1952
Dreamboat

as Editor

1951
1950
My Blue Heaven

as Editor

1948
Road House

as Editor

1948
1947
Moss Rose

as Editor

1947
1947
1945
1944
Buffalo Bill

as Editor

1943
Stormy Weather

as Editor

1943
1943
Holy Matrimony

as Editor

1942
China Girl

as Editor

1942
Roxie Hart

as Editor

1941
1941
Golden Hoofs

as Editor

1941
1940
Young People

as Editor

1939
1937
1937

Director

1974
Firehouse

as Director

1972
The Little Ark

as Director

1970
1969
1968
1967
The High Chaparral

as Director

1966
And Now Miguel

as Director

1966
The Monroes

as Director

1966
Batman

as Director

1965
1965
The Wild Wild West

as Director

1965
The Loner

as Director

1964
Daniel Boone

as Director

1963
Flipper

as Director

1963
Drums of Africa

as Director

1961
Misty

as Director

1961
The Big Show

as Director

1961
Bus Stop

as Director

1960
One Foot in Hell

as Director

1959
A Dog of Flanders

as Director

1959
The Sad Horse

as Director

1959
1959
The Twilight Zone

as Assistant Director

1958
Sierra Baron

as Director

1958
Villa!!

as Director

1958
Pursuit

as Director

1957
Under Fire

as Director

1955
My Friend Flicka

as Director

1954
Fabulous Las Vegas

as Director

1954
Lassie

as Director

1948
Studio One

as Director

Art

1974
Deranged

as Property Master