Jeff Wadlow
Biography
Jeff Wadlow is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. Born on March 2, 1976, in Arlington, Virginia, he has directed feature films including Kick-Ass 2, Truth or Dare, Fantasy Island, and Imaginary. Wadlow was nominated for a DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary award in 2022. He has written and directed several films, including True Memoirs of an International Assassin, which was among the first original feature films for Netflix. Wadlow attended Dartmouth College, where he studied history and film. He has directed 31 projects, according to his profile on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Jeff Wadlow is a screenwriter, producer, and director known for his work on various feature films. He has directed films such as Kick-Ass 2, Truth or Dare, Fantasy Island, and Imaginary. Wadlow has also been involved in writing and producing several of his films.
In addition to his work on feature films, Wadlow has also directed television commercials and documentaries. He received a nomination for a DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary award in 2022. Wadlow has written and directed films for various studios and streaming platforms, including Netflix, where he directed the original feature film True Memoirs of an International Assassin in 2016.
Wadlow's background in film and history is evident in his work, which often incorporates elements of survival and horror. He has discussed the inspiration behind his films, including the real science that makes their premises possible. Wadlow's career has spanned multiple mediums, including film and television, and he continues to work on a variety of projects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
54 titles- The Devil's Mouth (2026) Director
- The Devil's Mouth (2026) Writer
- The Devil's Mouth (2026) Producer
- Imaginary (2024) Director
- Imaginary (2024) Writer
- Imaginary (2024) Producer
- The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022) Executive Producer
- The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022) Director
- Bloodshot (2020) Screenplay
- Bloodshot (2020) Story
- Fantasy Island (2020) Producer
- Fantasy Island (2020) Director
- Fantasy Island (2020) Writer
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019) Director
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019) Executive Producer
- Truth or Dare (2018) Director
- Truth or Dare (2018) Screenplay
- Truth or Dare (2018) Executive Producer
- Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (2017) Director
- Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (2017) Executive Producer
- True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016) Director
- True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016) Writer
- Agent X (2015) Director
- The Strain (2014) Writer
- The Strain (2014) Co-Executive Producer
- Non-Stop (2014) Executive Producer
- Bates Motel (2013) Consulting Producer
- Bates Motel (2013) Writer
- Kick-Ass 2 (2013) Director
- Kick-Ass 2 (2013) Screenplay
- Hail Mary (2011) Writer
- The Odds (2010) Writer
- The Odds (2010) Executive Producer
- Never Back Down (2008) Director
- Prey (2007) Screenplay
- I'm Through with White Girls (2007) as Billy
- Made in Hollywood (2005) as Self
- Cry_Wolf (2005) Director
- Cry_Wolf (2005) Writer
- Catching Kringle (2004) Director
- Catching Kringle (2004) Story
- The Tower of Babble (2002) as Derek
- The Tower of Babble (2002) Director
- The Tower of Babble (2002) Story
- Manual Labor (2002) Director
- Manual Labor (2002) Writer
- Manual Labor (2002) Editor
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Next Guy in Line
- Escape to Grizzly Mountain (2000) Associate Producer
- Roswell (1999) as Professor
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) Actor's Assistant
- The Big Kahuna (1999) Set Production Assistant
- The Pallbearer (1996) Production Assistant
- Danger Girl Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeff Wadlow best known for?
Jeff Wadlow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Devil's Mouth (2026), The Devil's Mouth (2026), The Devil's Mouth (2026), Imaginary (2024).
When and where was Jeff Wadlow born?
Jeff Wadlow was born on March 2, 1976 in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Jeff Wadlow have?
Jeff Wadlow has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2026.
What is Jeff Wadlow's background in cinema and television?
Jeff Wadlow is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. Born on March 2, 1976, in Arlington, Virginia, he has directed feature films including Kick-Ass 2, Truth or Dare, Fantasy Island, and Imaginary. Wadlow was nominated for a DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary ...