Jack Bender

Directing

Jack Bender

Born September 25, 1949 · USA (age 76)

Jack Bender is an American television and film director, actor, television producer and also a screenwriter. Bender was an executive producer and lead director on the ABC television series, Lost. He directed the series finale of Lost. Bender has also directed on other popular shows such as The Sopranos, Carnivàle, Alias and Boston Public. He has recently signed to direct Syfy's new pilot Alphas. A…

Known For

Child's Play 3Child's Play 3 · 1991
Child's Play 3
5.91991
MovieHorrorThriller
Eight years after seemingly destroying the killer doll, teen Andy Barclay is placed in a military school, and the spirit of Chucky returns to renew his quest and seek vengeance after being recreated from a mass of melted plastic.
Letting GoLetting Go · 1985
Letting Go
7.21985
MovieComedyDrama
Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
The New Man in ChargeThe New Man in Charge · 2010
The New Man in Charge
6.22010
MovieMysteryAdventure
Epilogue to the TV series Lost.
The Lone RangerThe Lone Ranger · 2003
The Lone Ranger
5.62003
MovieActionWestern
This version takes a look at the character in the years before he became a legend. It all begins with the introduction of Luke Hartman, a 20-year old Boston law student who witnesses the murder of his brother, a Texas Ranger. He himself is wounded in the midst of the chaos, but is rescued by the Apache Tonto... and subsequently becomes smitten by Tonto's sister Alope. He then devotes his life to avenging the death of his brother and fighting injustice, and in the process becoming a worldwide legend.
My Little AssassinMy Little Assassin · 1999
My Little Assassin
5.71999
MovieTV MovieDrama
1981: Marita Lorenz checks into an Havana hotel and, in a flashback, remembers 22 years' before. At 19, visiting Cuba from New York, she comes to the attention of Fidel Castro, the country's rebel president. He invites her to be his secretary and to be part of the making of the new Cuba. She accepts, but soon learns he already has a capable secretary; Marita's duties lie elsewhere. She becomes pregnant. She's also come to the attention of the FBI and the CIA, so when she wakes up in a US hospital after what may have been a botched abortion against her will in Cuba, her government presses her into service as an assassin: her job, to go back to Cuba and kill her former lover.
My Brother's WifeMy Brother's Wife · 1989
My Brother's Wife
10.01989
MovieDramaTV Movie
Barney is a guy who comes home for his father's funeral. Eleanor, his brother's wife who is Barney first love meets him and they go to the club where they first met. And Barney recalls how things kept them apart like his need to act out at his father. And his fear of commitment.
Getting LOSTGetting LOST · 2024
Getting LOST
6.62024
MovieDocumentary
A documentary revisiting the global television phenomenon LOST. Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as members of the loyal fan base who still celebrate the show twenty years after it originally aired.
Shattered VowsShattered Vows · 1984
Shattered Vows
5.11984
MovieRomanceDrama
At the age of 16 Mary becomes a nun. But she never gets used to the strict rules of her new life and when she falls in love with Father Tim, she wants to withdraw her vow.

Movies

Child's Play 3Child's Play 3 · 1991
Child's Play 3
5.91991
MovieHorrorThriller
Eight years after seemingly destroying the killer doll, teen Andy Barclay is placed in a military school, and the spirit of Chucky returns to renew his quest and seek vengeance after being recreated from a mass of melted plastic.
Letting GoLetting Go · 1985
Letting Go
7.21985
MovieComedyDrama
Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
The New Man in ChargeThe New Man in Charge · 2010
The New Man in Charge
6.22010
MovieMysteryAdventure
Epilogue to the TV series Lost.
The Lone RangerThe Lone Ranger · 2003
The Lone Ranger
5.62003
MovieActionWestern
This version takes a look at the character in the years before he became a legend. It all begins with the introduction of Luke Hartman, a 20-year old Boston law student who witnesses the murder of his brother, a Texas Ranger. He himself is wounded in the midst of the chaos, but is rescued by the Apache Tonto... and subsequently becomes smitten by Tonto's sister Alope. He then devotes his life to avenging the death of his brother and fighting injustice, and in the process becoming a worldwide legend.
My Little AssassinMy Little Assassin · 1999
My Little Assassin
5.71999
MovieTV MovieDrama
1981: Marita Lorenz checks into an Havana hotel and, in a flashback, remembers 22 years' before. At 19, visiting Cuba from New York, she comes to the attention of Fidel Castro, the country's rebel president. He invites her to be his secretary and to be part of the making of the new Cuba. She accepts, but soon learns he already has a capable secretary; Marita's duties lie elsewhere. She becomes pregnant. She's also come to the attention of the FBI and the CIA, so when she wakes up in a US hospital after what may have been a botched abortion against her will in Cuba, her government presses her into service as an assassin: her job, to go back to Cuba and kill her former lover.
My Brother's WifeMy Brother's Wife · 1989
My Brother's Wife
10.01989
MovieDramaTV Movie
Barney is a guy who comes home for his father's funeral. Eleanor, his brother's wife who is Barney first love meets him and they go to the club where they first met. And Barney recalls how things kept them apart like his need to act out at his father. And his fear of commitment.
Getting LOSTGetting LOST · 2024
Getting LOST
6.62024
MovieDocumentary
A documentary revisiting the global television phenomenon LOST. Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as members of the loyal fan base who still celebrate the show twenty years after it originally aired.
Shattered VowsShattered Vows · 1984
Shattered Vows
5.11984
MovieRomanceDrama
At the age of 16 Mary becomes a nun. But she never gets used to the strict rules of her new life and when she falls in love with Father Tim, she wants to withdraw her vow.
A Call to RememberA Call to Remember · 1997
A Call to Remember
6.41997
MovieDrama
Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.
The Midnight HourThe Midnight Hour · 1985
The Midnight Hour
5.91985
MovieComedyHorror
Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned, Pitchford Cove will never be the same again....or will it?
Weekends at BellevueWeekends at Bellevue · 2011
Weekends at Bellevue
2011
MovieDrama
Centers on Ellie, the psychiatrist in charge of the weekend shift of Bellevue Hospital psychiatric unit.
Lone Justice 2Lone Justice 2 · 1995
Lone Justice 2
8.01995
MovieWestern
After a six-year absence, Ned Blessing returns to his hometown with his sidekick, Crecencio. There he finds a lawless hell-hole governed only by six-shooters and fists. No one in town is willing to stand up to the Borgers, a despicable clan that rules the town with brutality and bullets. Into this charged atmosphere ride Ned and Crecencio to take on the Borgers with only the help of a mysterious Indian and the town coward.
Killing Mr. GriffinKilling Mr. Griffin · 1997
Killing Mr. Griffin
4.81997
MovieThrillerTV Movie
After being humiliated in English class by his teacher Mr. Griffin, High School student Mark Kinney and his friends plot their revenge. The prank goes wrong when Mr. Griffin dies from heart failure. Now, Mark and his friends must cover their tracks before they are accused of murder.
Hot Lead & Cold FeetHot Lead & Cold Feet · 1978
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
6.01978
MovieActionComedy
Twin brothers -- one rough and tough, the other a city-bred milquetoast -- compete for their father's fortune.
High School U.S.A.High School U.S.A. · 1984
High School U.S.A.
4.21984
MovieComedyTV Movie
Principal of Excelsior High School deals with a rivalry between student groups and his own interest in the new counselor.
Now You See Him, Now You Don'tNow You See Him, Now You Don't · 1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
6.31972
MovieComedyFamily
Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.
The Million Dollar DuckThe Million Dollar Duck · 1971
The Million Dollar Duck
5.91971
MovieComedyFamily
Professor Dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs.
A Face to Die ForA Face to Die For · 1996
A Face to Die For
6.41996
MovieDrama
A scarred, unattractive young woman is conned into helping with a robbery of her employer. As a result, she is sent to prison, gets plastic surgery, and returns to seek revenge on those who wronged her.
Two Kinds of LoveTwo Kinds of Love · 1983
Two Kinds of Love
7.51983
MovieTV MovieDrama
Two kinds of love are experienced by young Ricky Schroder in this made-for-TV drama. One kind is the tenuous affection he extends to his estranged father when Schroder's mother unexpectedly dies. The other kind consists of the teasing sensations felt by Schroder whenever he approaches a girl his own age.
The Barefoot ExecutiveThe Barefoot Executive · 1971
The Barefoot Executive
5.61971
MovieComedyFamily
In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more!
The TempestThe Tempest · 1998
The Tempest
6.21998
MovieDramaFantasy
An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.
The Dreamer of OzThe Dreamer of Oz · 1990
The Dreamer of Oz
7.61990
MovieFamilyDrama
The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.
Deadly MessagesDeadly Messages · 1985
Deadly Messages
5.81985
MovieHorrorTV Movie
When Laura unearths an old Ouija board in her closet, her roommate, Cindy, uses it and encounters the spirit of a man that had been murdered in their apartment. After Laura later witnesses Cindy being strangled to death, the authorities arrive to find Cindy missing and no evidence of a crime. Laura sets out to convince everyone that the murder was real while evading the man she feels is Cindy's killer.
RewindRewind · 2013
Rewind
5.62013
MovieScience FictionTV Movie
Revolves around a team of military field operatives and civilian scientists who must use untested technology to travel back in time to alter past events in order to change the future and avoid a devastating terrorist attack. Feature length pilot for failed tv series, released as a made for TV movie.

TV Shows

FROMFROM · 2022
FROM
8.52022
SeriesMysteryDrama
Unravel the mystery of a nightmarish town in middle America that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.
Game of ThronesGame of Thrones · 2011
Game of Thrones
8.52011
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
The Last ShipThe Last Ship · 2014
The Last Ship
6.92014
SeriesDrama
Their mission is simple: Find a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet's population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction.
LostLost · 2004
Lost
8.02004
SeriesMystery
Stripped of everything, the survivors of a horrific plane crash must work together to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets.
The SopranosThe Sopranos · 1999
The Sopranos
8.71999
SeriesCrimeDrama
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
ColumboColumbo · 1971
Columbo
8.11971
SeriesCrimeDrama
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210 · 1990
Beverly Hills, 90210
7.31990
SeriesDrama
Follow the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California and attending the fictitious West Beverly Hills High School and, subsequently, the fictitious California University after graduation.
Falcon CrestFalcon Crest · 1981
Falcon Crest
5.61981
SeriesDrama
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.
Judging AmyJudging Amy · 1999
Judging Amy
7.51999
SeriesDrama
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
Under the DomeUnder the Dome · 2013
Under the Dome
7.12013
SeriesDramaMystery
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
The Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Mary Tyler Moore Show · 1970
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
7.61970
SeriesComedy
30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.
Boston PublicBoston Public · 2000
Boston Public
7.62000
SeriesDrama
Principal Steven Harper runs Winslow High School as best as he can while dealing with the demands of the faculty, the students and their parents.
Northern ExposureNorthern Exposure · 1990
Northern Exposure
7.81990
SeriesComedyDrama
After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.
Mr. MercedesMr. Mercedes · 2017
Mr. Mercedes
7.12017
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
A demented serial killer taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he can strike again.
FelicityFelicity · 1998
Felicity
6.61998
SeriesDrama
Felicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at Stanford University's pre-med program to follow her long time crush to college in New York City. Things get even more complicated when she meets her dorm's resident advisor and they fall in love.
All in the FamilyAll in the Family · 1971
All in the Family
7.81971
SeriesComedy
Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Joan of ArcadiaJoan of Arcadia · 2003
Joan of Arcadia
7.32003
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Joan Girardi has begun acting a little strange since her family moved to the city of Arcadia. No one knows that various people keep introducing themselves as God, and then giving the teenager specific directions to do things. Unsure of what God wants, and if she's even sane, Joan tentatively begins to follow God's cryptic directives, all the while trying to retain a "normal" teen-aged existence.
Talking SopranosTalking Sopranos · 2020
Talking Sopranos
10.02020
Series
Cast members Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa host Talking Sopranos. Michael reviews the Sopranos episode by episode giving inside info, insights and behind the scenes stories.
The Bob Newhart ShowThe Bob Newhart Show · 1972
The Bob Newhart Show
7.51972
SeriesComedy
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
The OutsiderThe Outsider · 2020
The Outsider
7.42020
SeriesDramaMystery
When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
CarnivàleCarnivàle · 2003
Carnivàle
7.92003
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle between free will and destiny; the storyline mixes Christian theology with gnosticism and Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar.
Ally McBealAlly McBeal · 1997
Ally McBeal
6.51997
SeriesDramaComedy
Ally McBeal is a young lawyer working at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. Ally's lives and loves are eccentric, humorous, dramatic with an incredibly overactive imagination that's working overtime!
AlphasAlphas · 2011
Alphas
6.82011
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Five ordinary people with superhuman physical and mental abilities are brought together to form one extraordinary team of Alphas. Operating within the U.S. Department of Defense, the team investigates cases that point to others with Alpha abilities.
AlcatrazAlcatraz · 2012
Alcatraz
6.32012
SeriesMystery
A unique team, consisting of a federal agent, a police officer and a conspiracy theory novelist, investigate the shocking reappearance of Alcatraz's most notorious prisoners, fifty years after they supposedly vanished.