Daniel Boyd (filmmaker)
American filmmaker (1956–2026)
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Daniel Ned Boyd (September 14, 1956 – February 5, 2026) was an American filmmaker, author and communications professor.[1] He taught at West Virginia State University, and hosted writing workshops, and received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1998.[2][3]
BornSeptember 14, 1956
DiedFebruary 5, 2026 (aged 69)
OccupationsFilmmaker, author, professor
NotableworkChiller, Carbon
Daniel Boyd | |
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| Born | September 14, 1956 |
| Died | February 5, 2026 (aged 69) |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, author, professor |
| Notable work | Chiller, Carbon |
| Website | https://danielboyd.net/ |
Boyd was known for his work with Troma Entertainment directing films such as Chillers, which was primarily funded through state grants.[4][5] Boyd retired from directing in 2005, and died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 69.[6][7]
Bibliography
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Chillers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | [13][14][15] |
| 1990 | Strangest Dreams: Invasion of the Space Preachers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | [16][17] |
| 2006 | Paradise Park | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2003 | Red Salt & Reynolds | Yes | Yes | No | No | Documentary short |
| 2003 | Attrition | No | No | Yes | No | |
| 2005 | Ghosts of Green Bottom | Yes | Yes | No | No | TV documentary short |
| 2010 | Secrets of the Valley, History of Natue Americans in the Kanawha Valley | No | Yes | No | No | |