Biography

Renny Harlin (born Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola on March 15, 1959) is a Finnish film director and producer, known for his prolific work in the action and horror genres. The peak of his success spanned from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, during which period he directed numerous hits, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and Deep Blue Sea. The commercial performance of his films has waned since the mid 2000s, but Harlin remains 86th on the list of highest-grossing directors of all time (based on U.S. domestic gross revenue). He has primarily worked in the Hollywood studio system, in addition to time spent in his native Finland and a brief stint in China.

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View A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988Film
5.9
View Driven
Driven

Driven

2001Film
5.1
View The Legend of Hercules
The Legend of Hercules

The Legend of Hercules

2014Film
4.8
View Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

2003Film
7.8
View Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010Film
7.8
View A Night to Die For
A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For

1995Film0
View Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

2012Film
5.5
View Born American
Born American

Born American

1986Film
3.9
View The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'

1989Film
4.7
View Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story
Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story

Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story

1991Film
8.0
View The Dinosaur
The Dinosaur

The Dinosaur

2021Film
5.8
View Hard Time: The Making of Prison
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Hard Time: The Making of Prison

2013Film
8.0