Name: John Hughes
Date of Birth: 18 February 1950 Graduated Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, Illinois, USA. [1968] Started out in the '70s as a writer for National Lampoon magazine. A number of his movies have a small scene after the credits. One reason that John Hughes films are set in Shermer, Illinois is because Northbrook was once called Shermerville. Furthermore, Glenbrook North High School is located on Shermer Road. Is a fan of The Beatles and frequently has characters in his movies sing Beatles songs: Anthony Michael Hall (the Geek) sings "Birthday" in Sixteen Candles (1984), Jon Cryer (Duckie) sings "Love" in Pretty in Pink (1986), and Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller) sings "Twist & Shout" in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). ... Uses the pen name Edmond Dant?s, a homage to the lead character in The Count of Monte Cristo (1934). Often writes roles for John Candy, Anthony Michael Hall, and Molly Ringwald. Inspired the "Brat Pack" movement of the 1980s. He wrote two movies where the main character is involved in a race with the theme from Chariots of Fire (1981) going on in the background (Mr. Mom (1983) and Vacation (1983)). Currently lives in Williams Bay, Wisconsin (2005) Although he has been offered the distinguished alumni award from Glenbrook North High School, he has refused it in reflection of his not so great memories of the north shore and the school itself. Father of writer/producer James Hughes and musician John Hughes. Owns farm land in Harvard, Illinois. (2008). Read more John Hughes movies (director)
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