David Gelb
Biography
David Gelb is an American director of film and television, born on October 16, 1983, in New York City, New York, USA. He is widely recognized for his documentary work focusing on food and cuisine. His notable projects include the 2011 film Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the Netflix series Chef's Table and Street Food, and the 2021 film Wolfgang. In addition to his directing work, Gelb has been credited as a producer and writer, with credits including Street Food: Asia in 2019. He has accumulated thirty known credits within the entertainment industry and maintains a recognized presence as a filmmaker specializing in culinary documentaries.
Career overview
David Gelb is an American director of film and television who was born on October 16, 1983. He is primarily recognized for his documentary work focusing on food and cuisine. His notable film projects include the 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi and the 2021 film Wolfgang. In addition to his feature film work, he has directed television series for Netflix, including Chef's Table and Street Food. Beyond directing, his involvement in the television industry extends to producing and writing, with known credits including the series Street Food: Asia.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Outcome (2026) Thanks
- Chef's Table: Legends (2025) Executive Producer
- Chef's Table: Legends (2025) Creator
- Chef's Table: Noodles (2024) Executive Producer
- Chef's Table: Noodles (2024) Creator
- Stan Lee (2023) Producer
- Stan Lee (2023) Director
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022) Director
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022) Producer
- Sketchbook (2022) Executive Producer
- Chef's Table: Pizza (2022) Executive Producer
- Street Food: USA (2022) Executive Producer
- Street Food: USA (2022) Creator
- More Than Robots (2022) Producer
- OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022) Executive Producer
- Poached (2022) Director
- American Horror Stories (2021) Director
- A Spark Story (2021) Producer
- Ramen Fever (2021) as Self
- Wolfgang (2021) Director
- Marvel's 616 (2020) Executive Producer
- Marvel's 616 (2020) Director
- Street Food: Latin America (2020) Executive Producer
- Street Food: Latin America (2020) Creator
- Trial by Media (2020) Executive Producer
- Chef's Table: BBQ (2020) Creator
- Street Food: Asia (2019) Executive Producer
- Street Food: Asia (2019) Creator
- Chef's Table: France (2016) Executive Producer
- Chef's Table: France (2016) Creator
- Chef's Table (2015) Executive Producer
- Chef's Table (2015) Director
- Chef's Table (2015) Creator
- The Lazarus Effect (2015) Director
- A Faster Horse (2015) Director
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) Director
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) Director of Photography
- Jess + Moss (2011) Executive Producer
- The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage (2009) Director
- The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage (2009) Director of Photography
- Cymbals (2005) Director of Photography
- Lethargy (2002) as Prometheus
- Lethargy (2002) Director
- Lethargy (2002) Writer
- 1999 (1997) as Danny
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Gelb best known for?
David Gelb is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Outcome (2026), Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022), Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022), Chef's Table: Pizza (2022).
When and where was David Gelb born?
David Gelb was born on October 16, 1983.
How many credits does David Gelb have?
David Gelb has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is David Gelb's background in cinema and television?
David Gelb is an American director of film and television, born on October 16, 1983, in New York City, New York, USA. He is widely recognized for his documentary work focusing on food and cuisine. His notable projects include the 2011 film Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the Netflix series Chef's Table and Street Food, and the 2...
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