Michael Laughlin
Michael Stoddard Laughlin (1938 – October 27, 2021) was an American movie director, producer and screenwriter.[1] He was born in Minonk, Illinois. His career began in 1967. He was known for writing and directing the movies Strange Behavior (1981), Strange Invaders (1983), Mesmerized (1986) and Town & Country (2001).
Laughlin was married to French actress Leslie Caron between 1969 until 1980.
Laughlin died on October 27, 2021, in Honolulu, Hawaii from problems caused by COVID-19, aged 82.[2]
References
- The New York Times
- Kimberly Nordyke (October 31, 2021). "Michael Laughlin, Who Produced 'Two-Lane Blacktop' and Co-Wrote 'Town & Country,' Dies at 82". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
Other websites
- Michael Laughlin on IMDb
- National Film Registry, Library of Congress
- Criterion Collection essay on Two-Lane Blacktop
- Variety Profile
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