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Joshua Sinclair(I)

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Joshua Sinclair
James Franciscus tries to save hundreds of swimmers in a coastal resort after a Great White Shark starts terrorizing the area.
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The Last Shark (1981)
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Joshua Sinclair is an eclectic personality. A medical doctor specializing in tropical diseases, he has worked in India with Mother Teresa (Calcutta) and Sister Rosa (Bombay), as well as in various parts of Africa. He is also a professor in comparative theology. Since his acquired professions are obviously "non-profit", he has made a living as a best-selling novelist and a film and television writer, actor, producer and director.
BornMay 7, 1953
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BornMay 7, 1953
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    A Rose in Winter (2018)
    A Rose in Winter
    6.0
    • Writer
    • 2018
    Patrick Swayze, Martine McCutcheon, and Ben Silverstone in Jump! (2007)
    Jump!
    5.8
    • Writer
    • 2007
    Keoma (1976)
    Keoma
    7.0
    • Writer(uncredited)
    • 1976
    The Golden Lady (1979)
    The Golden Lady
    4.5
    • Writer
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Writer



    • A Rose in Winter (2018)
      A Rose in Winter
      6.0
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Patrick Swayze, Martine McCutcheon, and Ben Silverstone in Jump! (2007)
      Jump!
      5.8
      • written by
      • 2007
    • Grace Jones and Henry Cele in Shaka Zulu: The Citadel (2001)
      Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • original story
      • 2001
    • Jonathan degli orsi (1994)
      Jonathan degli orsi
      6.2
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 1994
    • Nonni and Manni (1988)
      Nonni and Manni
      8.1
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1988–1989
    • Sean Penn and Martin Sheen in Judgment in Berlin (1988)
      Judgment in Berlin
      5.8
      • screenplay
      • 1988
    • Shaka Zulu (1986)
      Shaka Zulu
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 1986
    • Lili Marleen (1981)
      Lili Marleen
      7.1
      • screenplay contributor
      • 1981
    • The Golden Lady (1979)
      The Golden Lady
      4.5
      • Writer
      • 1979
    • David Bowie and Kim Novak in Just a Gigolo (1978)
      Just a Gigolo
      5.5
      • writer
      • 1978
    • Tony Curtis and Britt Ekland in Some Like It Cool (1977)
      Some Like It Cool
      4.6
      • screenplay
      • 1977
    • Keoma (1976)
      Keoma
      7.0
      • dialogue (uncredited)
      • 1976

    Actor



    • Little Diamonds (2017)
      Little Diamonds
      Short
      • Drew
      • 2017
    • Grace Jones and Henry Cele in Shaka Zulu: The Citadel (2001)
      Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Father Aaron (uncredited)
      • 2001
    • Sean Penn and Martin Sheen in Judgment in Berlin (1988)
      Judgment in Berlin
      5.8
      • Alan Sherman
      • 1988
    • Hangmen (1987)
      Hangmen
      2.9
      • Phillipe Fosterlan
      • 1987
    • Mark Gregory in 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)
      1990: The Bronx Warriors
      5.2
      • Hans (as John Sinclair)
      • 1982
    • The Last Shark (1981)
      The Last Shark
      4.3
      • Mayor William Wells
      • 1981
    • Stella Carnacina and Mario Cutini in Ring (1978)
      Ring
      6.6
      • Don Farracone (as Gianni Loffredo)
      • 1978
    • The Inglorious Bastards (1978)
      The Inglorious Bastards
      6.5
      • The Sergeant (as John Loffredo)
      • 1978
    • The Heroin Busters (1977)
      The Heroin Busters
      6.5
      • Gianni (as Johnny Loffredo)
      • 1977
    • Hitch-Hike (1977)
      Hitch-Hike
      6.8
      • Oaks (as John Loffredo)
      • 1977
    • Keoma (1976)
      Keoma
      7.0
      • Sam Shannon (as John Loffredo)
      • 1976
    • Fabio Testi in The Big Racket (1976)
      The Big Racket
      7.1
      • Rudy 'The Marsiglian' (as Gianluigi Loffredo)
      • 1976
    • The Messiah (1975)
      The Messiah
      6.8
      • Guardia Romana (uncredited)
      • 1975
    • Cartesius (1974)
      Cartesius
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Brandaccio
      • 1974
    • Non ho tempo (1973)
      Non ho tempo
      4.0
      • (as Gianni Loffredo)
      • 1973

    Producer



    • Sophie's War
      • producer
      • Pre-production



    • A Rose in Winter (2018)
      A Rose in Winter
      6.0
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Patrick Swayze, Martine McCutcheon, and Ben Silverstone in Jump! (2007)
      Jump!
      5.8
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Grace Jones and Henry Cele in Shaka Zulu: The Citadel (2001)
      Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • associate producer
      • 2001
    • Sean Penn and Martin Sheen in Judgment in Berlin (1988)
      Judgment in Berlin
      5.8
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1988
    • Shaka Zulu (1986)
      Shaka Zulu
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • associate producer
      • 1986
    • The Golden Lady (1979)
      The Golden Lady
      4.5
      • producer
      • 1979
    • David Bowie and Kim Novak in Just a Gigolo (1978)
      Just a Gigolo
      5.5
      • co-executive producer
      • producer
      • 1978

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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Gianluigi Loffredo
    • Born
      • May 7, 1953
      • New York City, New York, USA

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      His production of Just a Gigolo (1978) was Marlene Dietrich's last movie. It was also the first time since WWII that she worked with an all-German crew (albeit in Paris' SFP Studios). The experience of working again with a German crew delighted her and made her cry.
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      • John Loffredo

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