Larry Ferguson (screenwriter)

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Larry Ferguson
Alma materUniversity of Oregon
University of California, Davis
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director, actor
Years active1980–2002

Larry Ferguson is an American retired screenwriter and film director. As a screenwriter, his film credits include Highlander, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Hunt for Red October and Alien 3.[1][2][3]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Writer Producer Director
1981 St. Helens[4] Yes No No
1986 Highlander[4] Yes No No
1987 Beverly Hills Cop II Yes No No
1988 The Presidio Yes No No
1990 The Hunt for Red October Yes No No
1991 Talent for the Game Yes No No
1992 Alien 3[4][5] Yes No No
Nails[4] Yes No No
1993 Beyond the Law Yes No Yes
1995 Gunfighter's Moon Yes Executive Yes
1996 Maximum Risk[4] Yes No No
2002 Rollerball Yes [4][6] No No

Uncredited revisions

Unmade screenplays

Title Description Ref.
Buck Rogers A film based on the comic strip series by Philip Francis Nowlan [12]
Have Gun Will Travel A western based on the television show of the same name that would’ve been directed by Andrew Davis. [13][14]
The Listener Based on a script by James DeMonaco and Kevin Fox [15]
Quiller A film adaptation based on the book series by Elleston Trevor [16]
Witness to the Truth Based on a novel by Paul Lindsay [17][18]

Acting credits

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Year Film Role Notes
1990 The Hunt for Red October Chief of Boat USS Dallas[4]
1992 Beyond the Law Sheriff Kelly[4] also director
1993 Last Action Hero Himself[4]

References

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  1. ^ Larry Ferguson Movies & TV, The New York Times
  2. ^ "Hollywood screenwriter shares the stories behind his biggest films". www.uoaalumini.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Because of a teacher: Henley grad, successful screenwriter returns to roots". www.heraldandnews.com. October 8, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Larry Ferguson". BFI. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  5. ^ Howe, Desson (May 22, 1992). "'Alien 3'". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  6. ^ Natale, Richard (February 6, 2002). "The Way 'Rollerball' Bounces". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  7. ^ Pristin, Terry (June 30, 1993). "'Last Action': Too Many Heroes? : Big-Name Star, Director and Writers, So What Happened?". Los Angeles Times.
  8. ^ "'Boys' won't be boys on schedule". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  9. ^ Galbraith, Jane (January 24, 1993). "Movies : Off-Centerpiece : Maybe George Bush Can Help Polish the Script Now". Los Angeles Times.
  10. ^ "Peters-Semel team rumored". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  11. ^ Cieply, Michael (June 22, 2003). "History in the Filmmaking". Los Angeles Times.
  12. ^ "Buck Rogers". www.hollywood.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  13. ^ "Tenpercenteries". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  14. ^ "Krane Takes Bull by Horns". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  15. ^ "The Listener". www.hollywood.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2007. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  16. ^ "Quiller". www.hollywood.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  17. ^ Dutka, Elaine (December 15, 1992). "FBI Agent's True Tale of Hollywood : Deals: The producers of 'Top Gun' and 'Beverly Hills Cop' option the novel about the FBI by Paul Lindsay, who could be fired by the agency". Los Angeles Times.
  18. ^ "Witness to the Truth". www.hollywood.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
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