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Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell

Born: 1904-03-26 • White Plains, New York, U.S.

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."

Filmography
It’s a Mad Max World poster
It’s a Mad Max World
2025 • Self
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed poster
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati poster
Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati
1998 • Self (archive footage)
40,000 Years of Dreaming poster
40,000 Years of Dreaming
1996 • Self - Mythologist (archive footage)
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth poster
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
1988 • Self
The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell poster
The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell
1987 • Himself - Mythologist
The Sun Dagger poster
The Sun Dagger
1983 • Self