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Alan Dean Foster

Writing · Born November 18, 1946 · New York City, New York, USA

Alan Dean Foster is an author of dozens of fiction and non-fiction works and has had his works in more than 100 books. He received a Master of Fine Arts in Cinema from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1968. Foster's writing focuses primarily on science fiction and fantasy genres, although he has had some non-fiction published. Foster has had his works translated into over 50 languages.

Alan Dean Foster movies and shows

  • Star Trek: The Motion Picture1979
  • Alien Encounters2012
  • Welcome to Paradox1998
  • In Search of Tomorrow2022
  • Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen2016
  • Aliens Expanded2024
  • Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet2006
  • Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon2006