Michael Laughlin

Michael Stoddard Laughlin (1938 – October 27, 2021) was an American movie director, producer and screenwriter.The New York Times He was born in Minonk, Illinois. His career began in 1967. He was known for writing and directing the movies Strange Behavior (1981), Strange Invaders (1983), Mesmerized (1986) and Town & Country (2001).

Laughlin was married to French actress Leslie Caron between 1969 until 1980. 

Laughlin died on October 27, 2021, in Honolulu, Hawaii from problems caused by COVID-19, aged 82.

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Other websites

National Film Registry, Library of Congress
Criterion Collection essay on Two-Lane Blacktop
Variety Profile

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