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Renny Harlin

Directing

Renny Harlin

Renny Harlin is a director born on March 15, 1959 in Riihimäki, Finland. He is known for Die Hard 2, Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Directing
Born
March 15, 1959
Place of birth
Riihimäki, Finland
Also known as
Lauri Harjola · Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola

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.

Filmography

  1. 2026The BeastDirector
  2. 2026Deep Wateras Ship Radio Dispatcher (voice) · Director
  3. 2026The Strangers: Chapter 3Director
  4. 2026The StrangersDirector
  5. 2025The Strangers: Chapter 2Director
  6. 2024The Strangers: Chapter 1Director
  7. 2023The BricklayerDirector
  8. 2023RefugeDirector · Producer
  9. 2021Reunion 3: Singles CruiseDirector · Screenplay
  10. 2021The MisfitsDirector
  11. 2021The Dinosauras Self (archive footage)
  12. 2019Bodies at RestDirector
  13. 2018Legend of the Ancient SwordDirector
  14. 2016SkiptraceDirector
  15. 2014The Legend of Herculesas Officer Linus (uncredited) · Director · Writer · Producer
  16. 2013GracelandDirector
  17. 2013The Dyatlov Pass IncidentDirector · Producer
  18. 2013Hard Time: The Making of Prisonas Himself
  19. 2012Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Kruegeras Self
  20. 20115 Days of WarDirector · Producer
  21. 2011The ResidentExecutive producer
  22. 2010Covert AffairsDirector
  23. 2010Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacyas Self
  24. 2009White CollarDirector
  25. 200912 RoundsDirector
  26. 2007CleanerDirector
  27. 2007Burn NoticeDirector
  28. 2006The CovenantDirector
  29. 2004Exorcist: The BeginningDirector
  30. 2004MindhuntersExecutive producer · Director
  31. 2003Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'as Self
  32. 2001Drivenas Replacement Driver · Producer · Director
  33. 1999Deep Blue SeaDirector
  34. 1999Blast from the PastProducer
  35. 1998Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismiesas Renny Harlin
  36. 1996MistrialExecutive producer
  37. 1996The Long Kiss GoodnightDirector · Producer
  38. 1995Cutthroat IslandDirector · Producer
  39. 1995A Night to Die Foras Self
  40. 1994SpeechlessProducer
  41. 1994The Foot Shooting PartyExecutive producer
  42. 1993CliffhangerDirector · Producer
  43. 1993GladiaattoritDirector
  44. 1993Stallone on the Edge: The Making of Cliffhangeras Self
  45. 1991Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Storyas Self
  46. 1991Rambling RoseProducer
  47. 1990Raptori Moe!
  48. 1990The Adventures of Ford FairlaneDirector
  49. 1990Die Hard 2Director
  50. 1989The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'as Self
  51. 1988A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Masteras Student (uncredited) · Director
  52. 1987PrisonDirector
  53. 1986Born Americanas Man's Voice from Ship's Loudspeakers (uncredited) (voice) · Screenplay · Director
  54. 1981The Breakthroughas Police officer (uncredited)
  55. 1981Kohtauspaikka 33as Self (voice) · Director · Producer
  56. 1980CustodyWriter · Director