James Genn
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 1998–2026 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
James Douglas Genn is a Canadian filmmaker, television director, producer, and writer born in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1972. Growing up outside Vancouver, his ancestry is half-British and half-Japanese, and he is the son of Canadian landscape painter Robert Genn, the brother of musician Dave Genn, and the twin brother of artist and musician Sara Genn. He is an alumnus of the film and television program at the University of and completed a director's residency at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, Canada. Over a career spanning thirty years, he has directed and produced hundreds of hours of television series, pilots, and feature films across drama and comedy genres. His work includes the feature film Old Stock and the Genie Award nominated short film The Dog Walker.
Career overview
James Douglas Genn is a Canadian filmmaker, television director, producer, and writer who was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1972. Over a thirty-year career, he has directed and produced hundreds of hours of television series, pilots, and feature films. His work spans episodic series across both the drama and comedy genres.
Among his directorial credits is the feature film Old Stock. He also directed the short film The Dog Walker, which received a Genie Award nomination and was produced at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, Canada, where he completed a director residency. Additionally, his directing credits include the television series Wild Cards.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- You're Killing Me (2026) Executive Producer
- You're Killing Me (2026) Director
- Wild Cards (2024) Executive Producer
- Wild Cards (2024) Director
- The Hardy Boys (2021) Director
- Turner & Hooch (2021) Director
- Moonshine (2021) Director
- Charmed (2018) Director
- Burden of Truth (2018) Director
- The Detail (2018) Director
- The Good Doctor (2017) Director
- Ransom (2017) Director
- Private Eyes (2016) Director
- Kim's Convenience (2016) Director
- Killjoys (2015) Director
- Old Stock (2013) Director
- Saving Hope (2012) Director
- Almost Heroes (2011) Director
- Rookie Blue (2010) Director
- Call Me Fitz (2010) Director
- Robson Arms (2005) Director
- The Dog Walker (2003) Director
- The Dog Walker (2003) Writer
- Suspicious River (2001) Sound Designer
- Lunch with Charles (2001) Sound Designer
- Mile Zero (2001) Sound
- Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister (1998) Sound Editor
- Rupert's Land (1998) Sound Effects Editor
- Direct Lines Director
- Direct Lines Writer
- Direct Lines Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Genn best known for?
James Genn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You're Killing Me (2026), You're Killing Me (2026), Wild Cards (2024), Wild Cards (2024).
How many credits does James Genn have?
James Genn has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is James Genn's background in cinema and television?
James Douglas Genn is a Canadian filmmaker, television director, producer, and writer born in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1972. Growing up outside Vancouver, his ancestry is half-British and half-Japanese, and he is the son of Canadian landscape painter Robert Genn, the brother of musician Dave Genn, and the twin b...
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