8.5
TV
Editing
James B. Clark
- Born
- Died
- (aged 92)
- Birthplace
- Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
- Credits
- 82 titles
Biography
James B. Clark was an American film editor and director known for his work in family and adventure films. Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, he began his career as a film editor in the 1930s, working on various projects before transitioning to directing in the 1950s. Clark directed several notable films, including The Sad Horse (1959) and Flipper (1963), the latter of which became a beloved family classic and spawned a television series. His work was characterized by a focus on family-friendly narratives and a talent for storytelling that appealed to audiences of all ages. Clark's contributions to family entertainment have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
TV
7.3
TV
Batman
7.4
Movie
An Affair to Remember
7.3
Movie
How Green Was My Valley
7.5
Movie
Leave Her to Heaven
6.9
Movie
I Was a Male War Bride
7.8
TV
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
6.7
Movie
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
5.8
Movie
Deranged
7.5
Movie
5 Fingers
6.7
Movie
Peyton Place
6.3
Movie
Garden of Evil
6.7
Movie
23 Paces to Baker Street
7.6
TV
The Wild Wild West
6.3
Movie
The Girl Can't Help It
6.2
Movie
House of Bamboo
6.3
TV
Lassie
6.0
Movie
Hell and High Water
Crew credits 82
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Deranged Film | Property Master |
| 1974 | Firehouse TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1972 | The Little Ark Film | Director |
| 1970 | Lassie: Well of Love Film | Director |
| 1969 | My Side of the Mountain Film | Director |
| 1968 | Here Come the Brides TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1967 | The High Chaparral TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1966 | The Monroes TV | Director (7 ep) |
| 1966 | And Now Miguel Film | Director |
| 1966 | Batman TV | Director (15 ep) |
| 1965 | The Loner TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1965 | The Wild Wild West TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1965 | The Long, Hot Summer TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1965 | The Legend of Jesse James TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1964 | Daniel Boone TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1964 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1964 | Island of the Blue Dolphins Film | Director |
| 1963 | Flipper Film | Director |
| 1963 | Drums of Africa Film | Director |
| 1961 | Bus Stop TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Misty Film | Director |
| 1961 | The Big Show Film | Director |
| 1960 | Surprise Package Film | Editor |
| 1960 | One Foot in Hell Film | Director |
| 1960 | A Dog of Flanders Film | Director |
| 1959 | Adventures in Paradise TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone TV | Assistant Director (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Sad Horse Film | Director |
| 1958 | Pursuit TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Villa!! Film | Director |
| 1958 | Sierra Baron Film | Director |
| 1957 | Peyton Place Film | Editor |
| 1957 | The Jet-Propelled Couch Film | Director |
| 1957 | Under Fire Film | Director |
| 1957 | An Affair to Remember Film | Editor |
| 1956 | The Girl Can't Help It Film | Editor |
| 1956 | Between Heaven and Hell Film | Editor |
| 1956 | 23 Paces to Baker Street Film | Editor |
| 1956 | The Lieutenant Wore Skirts Film | Editor |
| 1955 | My Friend Flicka TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1955 | House of Bamboo Film | Editor |
| 1955 | The Racers Film | Editor |
| 1954 | Lassie TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1954 | Garden of Evil Film | Editor |
| 1954 | Hell and High Water Film | Editor |
| 1954 | Fabulous Las Vegas Film | Director |
| 1953 | White Witch Doctor Film | Editor |
| 1952 | Stars and Stripes Forever Film | Editor |
| 1952 | Dreamboat Film | Editor |
| 1952 | Diplomatic Courier Film | Editor |
| 1952 | 5 Fingers Film | Editor |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Film | Editor |
| 1951 | The Secret of Convict Lake Film | Editor |
| 1951 | Bird of Paradise Film | Editor |
| 1951 | You're in the Navy Now Film | Editor |
| 1950 | My Blue Heaven Film | Editor |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home Film | Editor |
| 1949 | I Was a Male War Bride Film | Editor |
| 1948 | The Walls of Jericho Film | Editor |
| 1948 | Studio One TV | Director (3 ep) |