Obituary of Joe Dante

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 October 23rd, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a deep swimming accident. He was 78 years old.

This wiki article is a work in progress and may be premature.
Please help us remember the life of Joe Dante by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

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: 78
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 Director American 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.