James Mangold
Biography
James Mangold is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on December 16, 1963, in New York City, New York, USA. He made his debut as a film director with Heavy in 1995. Mangold has directed a range of films, including Cop Land, Girl, Interrupted, Identity, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, The Wolverine, Logan, and Ford v Ferrari. He has also directed and co-written the film Indian. Mangold has been recognized for his work in the film industry, with nominations for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Academy Award for Best Picture. He has directed 45 films and television shows.
Career overview
James Mangold is a film director, producer, and screenwriter. He made his debut as a film director with the 1995 film Heavy. Mangold has directed a range of films across various genres, including Cop Land, Girl, Interrupted, Identity, Walk the Line, and 3:10 to Yuma.
Mangold has also directed two films in the X-Men franchise, The Wolverine and Logan. The latter earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He then directed the sports drama film Ford v Ferrari, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Mangold has also directed and co-written the film Indian.
Mangold's versatility as a director has led to a diverse range of projects throughout his career. With a total of 45 known credits, he has established himself as a skilled and accomplished filmmaker. Born in New York City, Mangold has worked in the film industry for over two decades, showcasing his ability to adapt to different genres and styles. His body of work continues to demonstrate his talent and expertise in the field of film directing.
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63 titles- On the Red Carpet Presents: "A Complete Unknown" (2025) as Self
- A Complete Unknown (2024) Director
- A Complete Unknown (2024) Producer
- A Complete Unknown (2024) Screenplay
- Music by John Williams (2024) as Self - Filmmaker
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Writer
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Director
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023) as Self
- The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) as Self
- Arianne Phillips: Dressing the Part (2021) as Self
- The Call of the Wild (2020) Producer
- Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life (2020) as Self
- Artist, Teacher, Mentor: Remembering Milos Forman (2020)
- Ford v Ferrari (2019) Director
- Ford v Ferrari (2019) Producer
- City on a Hill (2019) Executive Producer
- Deadpool 2 (2018) Thanks
- Vidéo Club (2018) as Self
- Logan (2017) Director
- Logan (2017) Screenplay
- Logan (2017) Story
- Logan (2017) Executive Producer
- The Greatest Showman (2017) Executive Producer
- Damnation (2017) Executive Producer
- Making 'Logan' (2017) as Self
- Zoo (2015) Executive Producer
- The Wolverine (2013) Director
- The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin (2013) as Self
- Vegas (2012) Director
- Vegas (2012) Producer
- Vegas (2012) Executive Producer
- NYC 22 (2012) Executive Producer
- NYC 22 (2012) Director
- Clint Eastwood's West (2011) as Self
- Turning Like Clockwork (2011) as Self
- Knight and Day (2010) Director
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007) Director
- Men in Trees (2006) Director
- Men in Trees (2006) Executive Producer
- Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line (2006) as Self
- Walk the Line (2005) Director
- Walk the Line (2005) Writer
- Mackendrick on Film (2004) as Self
- Identity (2003) Director
- Spooks (2002) Second Assistant Director
- The Sweetest Thing (2002) as Dr. Greg
- Kate & Leopold (2001) as Irate Director Richard (uncredited)
- Kate & Leopold (2001) Director
- Kate & Leopold (2001) Screenplay
- Girl, Interrupted (1999) Director
- Girl, Interrupted (1999) Screenplay
- Cop Land (1997) Director
- Cop Land (1997) Writer
- Heavy (1995) Director
- Heavy (1995) Writer
- At Sundance (1995) as Self
- Will Vinton's Claymation Easter (1992) Story
- Oliver & Company (1988) Screenplay
- The Deacon Street Deer (1986) Teleplay
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- High Side Director
- High Side Producer
- The Wild One Hundreds Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Mangold best known for?
James Mangold is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Complete Unknown (2024), A Complete Unknown (2024), A Complete Unknown (2024), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).
When and where was James Mangold born?
James Mangold was born on December 16, 1963 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does James Mangold have?
James Mangold has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.
What is James Mangold's background in cinema and television?
James Mangold is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on December 16, 1963, in New York City, New York, USA. He made his debut as a film director with Heavy in 1995. Mangold has directed a range of films, including Cop Land, Girl, Interrupted, Identity, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, The Wolverine,...