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1. Joseph Shelton Camp Jr. (April 20, 1939 – March 15, 2024) was an American film director and writer who is best known as the creator and director of the Benji films, [1] [2] [3] as well as Hawmps! [4] and The Double McGuffin. [5] He made over $600 million in gross income and was one of the most successful independent filmmakers in history.
Mar 15, 2024 · Joe Camp was accompanied by Benji, the star of all his films, when he accepted the award for best family feature for “Benji: Off the Leash!” at the 19th annual Genesis Awards, presented by the ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Joe Camp, the writer, director and producer who taught that old dog Hollywood new tricks about animal movies as the creative force behind the 1974 franchise-spawning Benji, has died. He was 84.
Mar 15, 2024 · Joe Camp, who made the first “Benji” film in 1974 and became a successful animal lover and author, passed away on March 15. He was known for his family-friendly movies about a lovable mutt who saves the day.
Joe Camp (1939-2024) was a filmmaker who created the Benji franchise, a series of movies about a heroic dog. He also wrote and directed Oh Heavenly Dog, a comedy about a talking dog.
- Writer, Director, Producer
- April 20, 1939
- Joe Camp
- March 15, 2024
Mar 18, 2024 · Joe Camp was the creator, screenwriter, and director behind the beloved “Benji” movie franchise. Died: March 15, 2024 ( Who else died on March 15? Details of death: Died at his home in Bell ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Joe Camp was the independent filmmaker who made the 1974 classic Benji and its sequels and spin-offs. He also wrote books and worked for animal charities.
