George Elanjian Jr. is an award-winning director, producer, and cinematographer. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1957. He is best known for his work on films like The Blues Brothers (1980), The Terminator (1984), and The Breakfast Club (1985).
George began his career in the late 1970s, working as a camera assistant and assistant director on Hollywood films. From there, he quickly rose to a director of photography, working on films such as The Warriors (1979). He then began directing his own projects such as the short film, "The Last Day at the Hotel" (1980).
In 1980, George directed his first feature film, The Blues Brothers, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. The film was a huge success, grossing over $115 million dollars at the box office and earning two Academy Award nominations. After this success, George went on to direct several more films, including The Terminator (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and the cult classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
Throughout the 1990s, George directed many more independent and studio films, including the drama "Grosse Pointe Blank" (1997) and the horror film "The Prophecy" (1995). He also continued to work as a cinematographer, shooting films such as the classic "Jaws" (1975) and the cult favorite "The Lost Boys" (1987).
In recent years, George has become involved in television directing, working on shows such as "Dawson's Creek" (1998-2003), "The OC" (2003-2007), and "Gossip Girl" (2007-2012). He has also directed several music videos for bands such as The Killers and Panic! At The Disco.
George Elanjian Jr. is a highly respected director in Hollywood and continues to work on both films and television today. He has earned numerous awards throughout his career, including an Emmy Award for his work on the series "The OC". He is a true Hollywood legend, having contributed to some of the most beloved films of the last four decades.
