Daniel Kwan
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 10, 1988 in Westborough, Massachusetts, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2027 (84 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Daniel Kwan, born February 10, 1988, is an American filmmaker who works as one half of the directing partnership known as the Daniels, together with Daniel Scheinert. He launched his career directing music videos, notably the 2012 video for Foster the People’s “Houdini” and the 2013 video for DJ Snake and Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What,” both of which received Grammy Award nominations. Kwan co‑wrote and co‑directed the absurdist comedy‑drama Swiss Army Man in 2016 and the multiversal adventure Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022. The latter became A24’s highest‑grossing film and secured Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Career overview
Daniel Kwan, born on February 10, 1988, is an American filmmaker who works as one half of the directing partnership known as the Daniels, alongside Daniel Scheinert. He entered the industry directing music videos, most notably the 2012 video for Foster the People’s “Houdini” and the 2013 visual for DJ Snake and Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What.” Both of these videos received Grammy Award nominations, marking an early recognition of his inventive visual style.
Transitioning to feature films, Kwan co‑wrote and co‑directed the absurdist comedy‑drama Swiss Army Man, released in 2016. He later returned to the collaborative duo format for Everything Everywhere All at Once, which premiered in 2022. The film achieved significant commercial success, becoming the highest‑grossing release for the A24 label. Its critical reception was equally strong, earning Kwan Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, among other accolades. Throughout his career, Kwan has been noted for blending surreal humor with inventive storytelling, establishing a distinctive voice within contemporary American cinema.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Untitled Daniels Event Film (2027) Director
- Untitled Daniels Event Film (2027) Writer
- Untitled Daniels Event Film (2027) Producer
- The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026) Producer
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024) Director
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Writer
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Producer
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Director
- Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) as Self
- Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Thanks
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (2022) as Self
- Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020) Director
- Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020) Director
- Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020) Writer
- On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019) Consulting Producer
- Learned Behavior: Special Features at Work (2018) as Self
- Legion (2017) Director
- Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone (2017) Executive Producer
- Swiss Army Man (2016) Director
- Swiss Army Man (2016) Writer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Pound Hole (2015) Director
- Interesting Ball (2014) as Daniel
- Interesting Ball (2014) Director
- Interesting Ball (2014) Writer
- Interesting Ball (2014) Editor
- Possibilia (2014) Writer
- Possibilia (2014) Director
- Broomshakalaka (2013) Executive Producer
- Broomshakalaka (2013) Director
- Pockets (2012) Director
- Pockets (2012) Writer
- Dogboarding (2011) Writer
- Dogboarding (2011) Director
- Puppets (2011)
- Puppets (2011) Producer
- Puppets (2011) Director
- Puppets (2011) Writer
- My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating (2011)
- My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating (2011) Director
- My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating (2011) Writer
- Your Boyfriend's Funeral (2010) Director
- Your Boyfriend's Funeral (2010) Writer
- Fast (2010) Special Effects
- Fast (2010) Cinematography
- Happy Holidays (2010) Director
- Happy Holidays (2010) Writer
- Infomercials (2009) Director
- Tides of the Heart (2009)
- Tides of the Heart (2009) Director
- Tides of the Heart (2009) Writer
- Swingers (2009) as Jon Favreau
- Swingers (2009) Director
- Swingers (2009) Writer
- Balance (2009) as Boy
- Balance (2009) Director
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Untitled Paul Dano Comedy Film Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daniel Kwan best known for?
Daniel Kwan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
When and where was Daniel Kwan born?
Daniel Kwan was born on February 10, 1988 in Westborough, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Daniel Kwan have?
Daniel Kwan has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2027.
What is Daniel Kwan's background in cinema and television?
Daniel Kwan, born February 10, 1988, is an American filmmaker who works as one half of the directing partnership known as the Daniels, together with Daniel Scheinert. He launched his career directing music videos, notably the 2012 video for Foster the People’s “Houdini” and the 2013 video for DJ Snake and Lil Jon’s “Tu...
Daniel Kwan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee — aged about 43
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 34
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self — aged about 27
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