Steve Barron

Biography

Steven Barron (born May 4, 1956) is an Irish director and producer. He best known for directing the films Coneheads (1993), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and the innovative music videos for a-ha's "Take on Me" and Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean". He was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of filmmaker Zelda Barron. He attended St Marylebone Grammar School and made his directorial debut in 1979 and directed many of the 1980s' most memorable music videos, including "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson, "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, and "Take on Me" by a-ha. Barron only made eight music videos in the early 90s and made his last music video in 1993 for David Bowie's "As the World Falls Down". In 1984, he directed the science fiction comedy Electric Dreams, and then went on to direct several episodes of the television series The Storyteller before returning to the big screen,...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2019
    Supervized

    Director • Directing

  2. 2006
    Choking Man

    Director • Directing

  3. 2006
    Best of Bowie

    Director • Directing

  4. 2003
    Dreamkeeper

    Director • Directing

  5. 2003
    Michael Jackson: Number Ones

    Director • Directing

  6. 2001
    Mike Bassett: England Manager

    Director • Directing

  7. 2000
    Rat

    Director • Directing

  8. 1999
    a-ha: Headlines and Deadlines

    Director • Directing

Steve Barron - Aperture