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.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1942 · nominated
Filmography34 titles
The Twilight Zone
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
The Wild Wild West
5 Fingers
My Blue Heaven
An Affair to Remember
Leave Her to Heaven
Batman
How Green Was My Valley
Here Come the Brides
The Keys of the Kingdom
Sun Valley Serenade
Daniel Boone
I Was a Male War Bride
Stormy Weather
My Side of the Mountain
The High Chaparral
Peyton Place
Under the Red Robe
Island of the Blue Dolphins
A Dog of Flanders
Garden of Evil
Between Heaven and Hell
Lassie
Wings of the Morning
Dreamboat
Misty
Deranged
Flipper
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
Buffalo Bill
One Foot in Hell
Young People
Drums of Africa