Douglas Aarniokoski

Known For: Directing
Born: August 25, 1965 in Berkeley, California, USA
Active Years: 1989–2026 (38 Years)
Total Credits: 60 credits in database

Directing Born Aug 25, 1965 Berkeley, California, USA 60 credits

Biography

Douglas Aarniokoski works in directing. Born August 25, 1965 in Berkeley, California, USA. Archytele tracks 60 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2026

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy · Director

2024

Tracker · Director

2023

Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event · Executive Producer

2021

Leverage: Redemption · DirectorClarice · Director

2020

Star Trek: Picard · DirectorStar Trek: Picard · Executive Producer

2018

Charmed · DirectorStar Trek: Short Treks · DirectorInstinct · Director

2017

S.W.A.T. · DirectorStar Trek: Discovery · DirectorSalvation · Director

2016

Bull · DirectorTimeless · DirectorAmerican Gothic · Director

2015

Limitless · DirectorLimitless · Co-Executive Producer

2014

The Flash · Director

2013

Sleepy Hollow · DirectorSleepy Hollow · Co-ProducerSleepy Hollow · Supervising ProducerMachete Kills · Co-ProducerNurse 3-D · Director

2012

Arrow · Director

2011

The Day · DirectorThe Day · Executive Producer

2010

Blue Bloods · DirectorTakers · Second Unit DirectorTekken · Second Unit Director

2008

Animals · Director

2006

The Safe Side: Internet Safety · Director

2005

Criminal Minds · DirectorThe Safe Side - Stranger Safety · DirectorThe Safe Side: Stranger Safety · Director

2000

Highlander: Endgame · Director

1998

The FacultyLiving Out Loud · First Assistant DirectorFull Tilt Boogie

1997

Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryAustin Powers: International Man of Mystery · First Assistant DirectorThe Killing Jar · First Assistant Director

1996

From Dusk Till Dawn · First Assistant Director

1995

Four Rooms · First Assistant DirectorTales from the Hood · First Assistant Director

1994

Puppet Master 5 · ScreenplayPuppet Master 5 · Second Unit DirectorPuppet Master 5 · First Assistant DirectorPrehysteria! 2 · First Assistant Director

1993

Dollman vs. Demonic Toys · First Assistant DirectorDollman vs. Demonic Toys · Second Unit DirectorPuppet Master 4 · ScreenplayPuppet Master 4 · First Assistant DirectorPuppet Master 4 · Second Unit Director

1992

Doctor Mordrid · First Assistant DirectorTrancers III · First Assistant Director

1991

Howling VI: The Freaks · Second Assistant Director

1989

Hider in the House · Key Set Production Assistant

Full Filmography

60 titles

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) Director
Tracker (2024) Director
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023) Executive Producer
Leverage: Redemption (2021) Director
Clarice (2021) Director
Star Trek: Picard (2020) Director
Star Trek: Picard (2020) Executive Producer
Charmed (2018) Director
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Star Trek: Short Treks (2018) Director
Instinct (2018) Director
S.W.A.T. (2017) Director
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) Director
Salvation (2017) Director
Bull (2016) Director
Timeless (2016) Director
American Gothic (2016) Director
Limitless (2015) Director
Limitless (2015) Co-Executive Producer
The Flash (2014) Director
Sleepy Hollow (2013) Director
Sleepy Hollow (2013) Co-Producer
Sleepy Hollow (2013) Supervising Producer
Machete Kills (2013) Co-Producer
Nurse 3-D (2013) Director
Nurse 3-D (2013) Screenplay
Arrow (2012) Director
The Day (2011) Director
The Day (2011) Executive Producer
Blue Bloods (2010) Director
Takers (2010) Second Unit Director
Tekken (2010) Second Unit Director
Animals (2008) Director
The Safe Side: Internet Safety (2006) Director
Criminal Minds (2005) Director
The Safe Side - Stranger Safety (2005) Director
The Safe Side: Stranger Safety (2005) Director
Highlander: Endgame (2000) Director
The Faculty (1998) as Brun Coach
Living Out Loud (1998) First Assistant Director
Full Tilt Boogie (1998) as Self
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) as Voice on Dr. Evil's Telephone (voice) (uncredited)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) First Assistant Director
The Killing Jar (1997) First Assistant Director
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) First Assistant Director
Four Rooms (1995) First Assistant Director
Tales from the Hood (1995) First Assistant Director
Puppet Master 5 (1994) Screenplay
Puppet Master 5 (1994) Second Unit Director
Puppet Master 5 (1994) First Assistant Director
Prehysteria! 2 (1994) First Assistant Director
Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993) First Assistant Director
Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993) Second Unit Director
Puppet Master 4 (1993) Screenplay
Puppet Master 4 (1993) First Assistant Director
Puppet Master 4 (1993) Second Unit Director
Eddie Presley (1993) Second Assistant Director
Doctor Mordrid (1992) First Assistant Director
Trancers III (1992) First Assistant Director
Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) Second Assistant Director
Hider in the House (1989) Key Set Production Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Douglas Aarniokoski best known for?

Douglas Aarniokoski is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026), Tracker (2024), Leverage: Redemption (2021), Clarice (2021).

When and where was Douglas Aarniokoski born?

Douglas Aarniokoski was born on August 25, 1965 in Berkeley, California, USA.

How many credits does Douglas Aarniokoski have?

Douglas Aarniokoski has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.

What is Douglas Aarniokoski's background in cinema and television?

Douglas Aarniokoski (born August 25, 1965) is an American television director and producer. He is well known for his work on the CBS series Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, Star Trek: Picard, Criminal Minds, S.W.A.T., and the CW superhero drama Arrow. He has also worked on FOX's supernatural series Sleepy...