John Hyams

About

John Hyams (born December 19, 1964) is an American screenwriter, director and cinematographer, best known for his involvement in the "Universal Soldier" series, for which he has directed two installments. Hyams is the son of director Peter Hyams. Hyams graduated from Syracuse University School of Visual and Performing Arts, becoming a noted painter and sculptor exhibiting and selling work in New York and Los Angeles. He became known in Hollywood in 1997 after writing, producing, and directing the critically acclaimed "One Dog Day." The film debuted at the Taos Talking Picture Film Festival. After that, Hyams directed several documentaries, most notably "The Smashing Machine" (2002), which follows the life of fighter Mark Kerr. Hyams also directed several episodes of ABC Television's "NYPD Blue." In 2009, Hyams directed the franchise reboot "Universal Soldier: Regeneration," with...

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The RookieSeries • 2018Chicago FireSeries • 2012Chicago P.D.Series • 2014NYPD BlueSeries • 1993The OriginalsSeries • 2013ChuckySeries • 2021LegaciesSeries • 2018Z NationSeries • 2014Roswell, New MexicoSeries • 2019The RecruitSeries • 2022Black SummerSeries • 2019TeacupSeries • 2024AloneMovie • 2020Universal Soldier: Day of ReckoningMovie • 2012Universal Soldier: RegenerationMovie • 201012 Deadly DaysSeries • 2016SickMovie • 2022Enemies CloserMovie • 2013A Sound of ThunderMovie • 2005Narrow MarginMovie • 1990Beyond a Reasonable DoubtMovie • 2009Skin TradeMovie • 2014Dragon EyesMovie • 2012The Smashing MachineMovie • 2002