Allan Arkush

Biography

Allan Arkush is a veteran American director and producer of films, television, and videos, best known for his collaborations with Joe Dante, including the cult classic Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979), which drew inspiration from his own high school experiences in New Jersey. A graduate of New York University Film School, Arkush began his career working in the psychedelic light show "Joe's Lights" and later drove a taxi in New York City before moving to Los Angeles.