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Jim Van Bebber

b. 1964

American film director

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About Jim Van Bebber

Born 1964. Jim Van Bebber is an American actor, film director and screenwriter.

James Nathan “Jim” VanBebber (born November 24, 1964) is an American film director.

Born in Greenville, Ohio, VanBebber attended Wright State University where he studied cinema. Instead of using a bank loan to pay for a second year of college, he used the money to finance Deadbeat at Dawn, and founded the indie film company Asmodeus Productions with several colleagues. The Manson Family took more than ten years to complete.

A documentary about VanBebber titled Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber covering his life from 2010 to 2015 was released in 2015.

Filmography Gator Green (2013) The Manson Family (1997) Video Collection (1984–1992) (1996) (video for "Spasmolytic") Doper (1994) My Sweet Satan (1994) Roadkill: The Last Days of John Martin (1994) Kata (1990) Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)

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Important facts

Born
24 November 1964, Greenville
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, film director, screenwriter
Nationality
United States
Education
Wright State University
Also known as
Jim VanBebber

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Van Bebber?

American film director

When was Jim Van Bebber born?

Jim Van Bebber was born on 24 November 1964 in Greenville.

What is Jim Van Bebber's occupation?

Jim Van Bebber is an actor, film director and screenwriter.

What nationality is Jim Van Bebber?

Jim Van Bebber is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Van Bebber

· Wikidata: Q1689235

· DBpedia: Jim Van Bebber

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