Debra Hill

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Biography

Her big break came when John Carpenter gave her the opportunity to produce "Halloween" (1978), a screenplay they had written together. She responded amazingly, managing to achieve a handsome look for under $400,000. Her next four producing projects were all with Carpenter ("The Fog" 1980, which she also co-wrote with him; "Escape from New York" 1981; "Halloween II" 1981, which she again co-scripted; and "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Production Management, Other

Career Milestones

Grew up in Haddonfield, NJ

1978

Received first big break producing "Halloween" for John Carpenter; co-wrote script with him

1983

First producing credit outside Carpenter orbit, David Cronenberg's "The Dead Zone"

1985

Formed Hill/Obst Productions with friend Lynda Obst

1988

Signed exclusive development and production deal at Walt Disney pictures for new company, Debra Hill Productions

1991

Dissolved producing partnership with Lynda Obst

1991

Reteamed with Obst to produce "The Fisher King"

1993

Directed "Home Sweet, Home Boy" episode of HBO's "Dream On"

1996

Reunited with Carpenter as executive producer of "John Carpenter's Escape from L.A."