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David Odell

'The Dark Crystal' is Jim Henson's other beloved puppet franchise that just came back in the form of a stunningly intricate 10-part prequel on Netflix. On this IMDbrief, let's explore the ever-expanding world of the Dark Crystal.

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Prequels, Sequels, and How the New "Dark Crystal" Fits In

David Odell was born on 12 February 1934 in Merced, California, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Dark Crystal (1982), Les Maîtres de l'Univers (1987) and Le Muppet Show (1976).

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

Known for

Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Sean Barrett, Barry Dennen, Stephen Garlick, Hus Levant, Lisa Maxwell, Brian Meehl, and Kathryn Mullen in Dark Crystal (1982)

7.1

Writer

1982

Dolph Lundgren, Billy Barty, Chelsea Field, and Frank Langella in Les Maîtres de l'Univers (1987)

Les Maîtres de l'Univers

5.4

Writer

1987

Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, and Steve Whitmire in Le Muppet Show (1976)

8.4

TV Series

Writer

Peter O'Toole, Helen Slater, Hart Bochner, Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, Peter Cook, Marc McClure, Brenda Vaccaro, and Simon Ward in Supergirl (1984)

4.4

Writer

1984

Credits

Writer

Dark Crystal : Le Temps de la résistance
8.4
TV Series
- motion picture screenplay by
- based upon the motion picture screenplay by
- 2019
It's the Muppets! More Muppets, Please!
7.6
Video
- Writer
- 1993
It's the Muppets! Meet the Muppets!
8.0
Video
- Writer
- 1993
Monsters
7.3
TV Series
- writer
- 1988–1990
Histoires de l'autre monde
7.4
TV Series
- Writer
- 1987
Les Maîtres de l'Univers
5.4
- written by
- 1987
Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures
8.7
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Muppet Video: Muppet Moments
8.9
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets
8.2
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Childrens Songs and Stories with the Muppets
7.5
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Muppet Video: Rock Music with the Muppets
8.4
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
8.3
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook
8.9
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
8.3
Video
- Writer
- 1985
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
8.1
Video
- Writer
- 1985

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Prequels, Sequels, and How the New "Dark Crystal" Fits In

Prequels, Sequels, and How the New "Dark Crystal" Fits In

Personal details

Alternative name
- David S. Odell
Born
- February 12, 1934
- Merced, California, USA

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