James Joseph Orr (born March 23, 1953) is a Canadian writer, director and producer of motion pictures. Orr's screenplay credits include Three Men and a Baby, Tough Guys and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, whilst his director credits include Mr. Destiny and Man of the House.
Biography Born in Noranda, Quebec in 1953, he grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the Carleton School of Journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where he became the editor of The Charlatan student newspaper during the 1973–1974 term. Orr then went to the undergraduate film school at York University in Toronto, and in 1977 he became the first Canadian to be accepted as a Director Fellow in the AFI Conservatory of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles.
In the mid-1980s, Orr had a relationship with actress Jamie Rose. They married in 1986, but later divorced in 1988.
From 1997 to 1998, Orr had a relationship with actress Farrah Fawcett, who had co-starred with Chevy Chase and Jonathan Taylor Thomas in Man of the House, a film that he wrote and directed. The relationship ended when Orr was arrested, charged, and later convicted of beating Fawcett during a 1998 fight.
Since the 1980s, Orr has been an avid wine collector and has participated in several wine auctions.Goodwin, Betty, latimes.com (October 20, 1989). Wine Auction Garners Bouquets This interest proved useful when, in September 2010, wine critic James Suckling announced the launch of his new video-based website featuring content taped in locations across the world, created in collaboration with Orr.Lechmere, Adam, Decanter.com (September 16, 2010). Benedict XVI, Decanter.com, Robinson: first to taste new Suckling wine
Orr has also indulged his passion for cigars by writing and directing the low-budget feature Blowing Smoke, as well as making a documentary on the Fuente Family called The Fuente Family: An American Dream, and a documentary on Cuban cigars called Cigars: The Heart and Soul of Cuba.
Filmography + James Orr filmographyYear Film Director WriterScreenplayProducerExecutive ProducerEditorCinematographerStory consultant1982Raising the Mary Rose: Preserving A Moment in Timehttps://talkaboutlasvegas.com/talking-with-james-orr-february-23-2017/ 1985Breaking All the Rules 1986Tough Guys 1986Witchfire credited as James R. Orr 1987They Still Call Me Bruce 1987Young Harry Houdiniepisode in The Wonderful World of Disneyreceived 1987 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Program 1987Three Men and a Baby 198814 Going on 30 1990Mr. Destiny 1991Father of the Bride 1993Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 1994Love on the Run 1995It Takes Two 1995Father of the Bride Part II co-executive producer 1995Man of the House 2004Blowing Smoke 2007Christmas in Wonderland 2010The Night Before the Night Before Christmas 2011My Future Boyfriend 2011Cigars: The Heart and Soul of Cuba 2013Cannubi: A Vineyard Kissed by God 2016A Change of Heart
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