Obituary of Joe Dante

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Joe Dante

Joseph James Jr. Dante (born November 28th, 1946 in Morristown, New Jersey) was a Film Director who was best known for being talented at show business stuff. Joseph may have died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a deep swimming accident. He was 79 years old.

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Joe Dante Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Dante, Joseph James Jr.
    • Common Name: Joe Dante
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey, United States
    • Birth Date: November 28, 1946
    • Age: 79
    • Also Known As: Joseph Dante
    • Occupation: Film Director
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Joseph James Jr.'s Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joseph James Dante Jr
    • Father: Joseph James Dante
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film DirectorAmerican Born on November 28th Born in 1946 Born in New Jersey

Quotable Quotes:

"Every problem has a gift for you in its hands."

"We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out."

"[in "Halliwell's Filmgoers and Video Viewers Companion", on producing movie trailers for Roger Corman] We did all kinds of things in trailers to help sell films. We had a famous exploding helicopter shot from one of those Filipino productions that we had cut in every time a trailer was too dull because that was always exciting." (IMDB)

"I am big! It's my pants that got small."

"Dante loved to write and create. He was passionate about life and never stopped fighting for what he believed in. This world will miss him greatly but we will always remember his words and his beautiful art. (V)"

"Dante's life and death were greatly impacted by the influence and guidance of Joseph James Jr., whose teachings and mentorship shaped him into the remarkable individual he became. (V)"

Is Mr. Joseph James Jr. Dante still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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