Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
March 26, 1904
Died
October 30, 1987 (age 83)
Place of Birth
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Joseph Campbell
Biography
Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss."
Known For
TV
Mythos
TV
Transformations of Myth Through Time
Himself
1989
TV
The Power of Myth
Self
1988
Film
It’s a Mad Max World
Self
2025
Film
The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell
Himself - Mythologist
1987
Film
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
40,000 Years of Dreaming
Self - Mythologist (archive footage)
1996
Film
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
Self
1988
Film
The Sun Dagger
Self
1983
Film
Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati
Self (archive footage)
1998
Filmography
2025FilmIt’s a Mad Max Worldas Self2007FilmStar Wars: The Legacy Revealedas Self (archive footage)1998FilmJoseph Campbell: Sukhavatias Self (archive footage)1996Film40,000 Years of Dreamingas Self - Mythologist (archive footage)1989TVTransformations of Myth Through Timeas Himself1988TVThe Power of Mythas Self1988FilmJoseph Campbell and the Power of Mythas Self1987FilmThe Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbellas Himself - Mythologist1983FilmThe Sun Daggeras Self—TVMythos