About
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
The DurrellsSeries • 2016
ReBootSeries • 1994
Around the World in 80 DaysSeries • 2021
The StorytellerSeries • 1988
While You Were SleepingMovie • 1995
The Marlow Murder ClubSeries • 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMovie • 1990
A Bridge Too FarMovie • 1977
MerlinSeries • 1998
The SpecialistMovie • 1994
ConeheadsMovie • 1993
Arabian NightsSeries • 2000
Treasure IslandSeries • 2012
Electric DreamsMovie • 1984
DeleteSeries • 2013
The DuellistsMovie • 1977
The Adventures of PinocchioMovie • 1996
SupervizedMovie • 2019
DreamkeeperMovie • 2003
Michael Jackson: Number OnesMovie • 2003
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStoryMovie • 1995
Mike Bassett: England ManagerMovie • 2001
RatMovie • 2000
Brahman NamanMovie • 2016