Greg Mottola
Biography
Gregory J. Mottola, also known as Gregory J. Greg Mottola, is an American film director, screenwriter, and television director. He was born on July 11, 1964, in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York, USA. Professionally active as a filmmaker, his credits include working as a film director, screenwriter, television director, and film producer, as well as occasional work as an actor. Across his career, he has amassed thirty-one known credits in the industry. He is known for his work in directing films and television shows, including projects associated with Arrested Development, Peacemaker, and The Newsroom, alongside his independent comedy directorial debut about a family trip following an unfaithful son-in-law.
Career overview
Gregory J. Mottola is an American film director, screenwriter, and television director. Born on July 11, 1964, in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York, he works primarily as a film director and has also been credited as a film producer, screenwriter, and occasionally as an actor.
His professional credits span both film and television. His known television and film work includes projects such as Arrested Development, Peacemaker, and The Newsroom. His directorial work also includes the independent comedy feature Cesta do města, which follows a family trip tracking an unfaithful son-in-law. That film received recognition at film festivals, including the Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival, the Grand Prize at the Deauville American Film Festival, and a FIPRESCI Special Mention at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
50 titles- Not Suitable for Work (2026) Director
- Not Suitable for Work (2026) Executive Producer
- The Miniature Wife (2026) Director
- The Miniature Wife (2026) Executive Producer
- Nobody Wants This (2024) Director
- Nobody Wants This (2024) Executive Producer
- Command Z (2023) Producer
- Peacemaker (2022) Director
- Confess, Fletch (2022) Screenplay
- Confess, Fletch (2022) Executive Producer
- Confess, Fletch (2022) Director
- DAVE (2020) Director
- DAVE (2020) Executive Producer
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018) Executive Producer
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018) Director
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018) Writer
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018) Creator
- Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016) Director
- This Is Comedy (2014) as Himself
- Clear History (2013) Director
- The Newsroom (2012) Director
- Paul (2011) Director
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Thanks
- Adventureland (2009) Director
- Adventureland (2009) Writer
- Superbad (2007) Director
- The Comeback (2005) Director
- Cracking Up (2004) Director
- Arrested Development (2003) Director
- The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke (2003) Director
- Hollywood Ending (2002) as Assistant Director
- Undeclared (2001) as Young Professor
- Undeclared (2001) Director
- Celebrity (1998) as Director
- The Daytrippers (1997) Writer
- The Daytrippers (1997) Director
- Loser: The Movie (1996) as Cheese Eater
- Dr. Ded Bug (1989) as "Harvey" the Cockroach (voice)
- Swingin' in the Painter's Room (1988) Writer
- Swingin' in the Painter's Room (1988) Director
- Swingin' in the Painter's Room (1988) Editor
- Swingin' in the Painter's Room (1988) Set Designer
- Swingin' in the Painter's Room (1988) Producer
- Haunted (1988) Production Assistant
- The Hatbox (1985) Director
- The Hatbox (1985) Editor
- The Hatbox (1985) Cinematography
- The Rockford Files Director
- The Rockford Files Executive Producer
- Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg Mottola best known for?
Greg Mottola is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Not Suitable for Work (2026), Not Suitable for Work (2026), Nobody Wants This (2024), Nobody Wants This (2024).
When and where was Greg Mottola born?
Greg Mottola was born on July 11, 1964 in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York, USA.
How many credits does Greg Mottola have?
Greg Mottola has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Greg Mottola's background in cinema and television?
Gregory J. Mottola, also known as Gregory J. Greg Mottola, is an American film director, screenwriter, and television director. He was born on July 11, 1964, in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York, USA. Professionally active as a filmmaker, his credits include working as a film director, screenwriter, television director,...