Steve Barron

Steve Barron is an Irish-born British film director, film producer, and music video director. He is best known for directing the films Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Coneheads (1993), and the innovative music videos for a-ha's 'Take on Me' and Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'.

Director | Fiction Writer | Producer

May 4, 1956

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Steve Barron, a British director, writer, and producer, gained prominence in the 80s and 90s for his work in music videos, film, and advertising. He is known for directing iconic music videos like Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” A-ha’s “Take On Me,” and Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing.” Barron has also directed movies such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Coneheads” and has won awards for his advertising campaigns. He began his career as a camera operator for the BBC, refining his skills in lighting and cinematography. Notably, Barron started in films as a camera assistant on epic productions like Richard Donner’s “Superman,” Richard Attenborough’s “A Bridge Too Far,” and Ridley Scott’s “The Duellists” (1977).