Joe Cornish
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 20, 1968 in London, England
- Active Years
- 1995–2023 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Joe Cornish (Directing focus).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Joseph Murray Cornish, born 20 Dec 1968, English comedian and filmmaker. Forms comedy duo Adam and Joe with Adam Buxton. Directorial debut: Attack the Block (2011). Co-wrote The Adventures of Tintin (with Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright) and Ant-Man (with Wright, Adam McKay, and Paul Rudd). Known for directing. 27 known credits. Born in London, England.
[2] Wikipedia: Joseph Murray Cornish, born 20 Dec 1968, English comedian, film and television show maker. Forms Adam and Joe with Adam Buxton. Directorial debut: Attack the Block (2011). Co-wrote The Adventures of Tintin (with Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright) and Ant-Man.
[3] IMDb: Joe Cornish, born 20 Dec 1968 in London, England, UK. Writer and director. Known for Attack the Block (2011), Ant-Man (2015), and The Kid Who Would Be King (2019).
[4] TheFamousPeople: English comedian, writer, radio and television presenter, and director.
Name: Joseph Murray Cornish (also known as Joe Cornish).
Birth: 20 December 1968, London, England.
Occupations: English comedian, filmmaker, film and television show maker, writer, radio and television presenter, and director.
Comedy Duo: Adam and Joe (with Adam Buxton).
Directing/Film Credits:
Directorial debut: Attack the Block (2011).
Known for: Attack the Block (2011), Ant-Man (2015), and The Kid Who Would Be King (2019).
Writing credits: The Adventures of Tintin (co-wrote with Steven Moffat
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Joe Cornish (focusing on Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Joseph Murray Cornish (also known as Joe Cornish).
Born: 20 December 1968 in London, England.
Profession: English comedian, filmmaker, film and television show maker, writer, radio and television presenter, and director.
Comedy Duo: Adam and Joe (with Adam Buxton).
Directorial Debut: Attack the Block (2011).
Writing Credits:
Attack the Block (writer).
The Adventures of Tintin (co-wrote with Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright).
Ant-Man (co-wrote with Edgar Wright, Adam McKay, and Paul Rudd).
Other known works (as writer/director): Ant-Man (2015), The Kid Who Would Be King (2019).
Known for: Directing.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early career.
Joseph Murray Cornish, also known as Joe Cornish, is an English comedian, filmmaker, and director born on 20 December 1968 in London, England. He is a writer, radio and television presenter, and film and television show maker. Cornish is part of the comedy duo Adam and Joe, which he formed with Adam Buxton.
Paragraph 2: Directing and Writing.
Cornish made his directorial debut in 2011 with the film Attack the Block, for which he is also credited as a writer. His work as a director and writer includes the 2015 film Ant-Man and the 2019 film The Kid Who Would Be King. In addition to his directorial efforts, Cornish has contributed to screenwriting for other projects. He co-wrote The Adventures of Tintin alongside Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright. He also co-wrote Ant-Man with Edgar Wright, Adam McKay, and Paul Rudd.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~45 words.
Para 2: ~85 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Constraint Check: I need 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
Include more descriptors from the sources.
Mention his full name and aliases.
Mention his specific roles (comedian, filmmaker, writer, radio and television presenter, director).
Detail the specific collaborations for writing.
Revised Draft:
Joseph Murray Cornish, who is also known as Joe Cornish, is an English comedian, filmmaker, writer, and director. Born on 20 December 1968 in London, England, he is also recognized as a radio and television presenter and a film and television show maker. Cornish formed the comedy duo Adam and Joe with Adam Buxton.
In his career as a director, Cornish released his directorial debut, Attack the Block, in 2011. He is also known for his work on the films Ant-Man, released in 2015, and The Kid Who Would Be King, released in 2019. His contributions to filmmaking include significant writing credits. He is credited as a writer for Attack the Block and co-wrote The Adventures of Tintin with Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright. Furthermore, Cornish co-wrote the film Ant-Man alongside Edgar Wright, Adam McKay, and Paul Rudd. His professional credits include 27 known credits in
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Joe Cornish.
Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- Lockwood & Co. (2023) Writer
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) Director
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) Executive Producer
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) Creator
- The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) Director
- The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) Writer
- Baby Driver (2017) Thanks
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Resistance Trooper (uncredited)
- Ant-Man (2015) Screenplay
- Ant-Man (2015) Story
- The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Screenplay
- Attack the Block (2011) Director
- Attack the Block (2011) Writer
- Creature Feature (2011)
- Behind the Block (2011) as Self
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as Bob
- The Fuzzball Rally (2007) as Self
- The Fuzzball Rally (2007) Director
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) as Zombie Shot by Soldiers (uncredited)
- HeadJam (2004)
- Adam and Joe Go Tokyo (2003)
- 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
- Johnny Vaughan Tonight (2002) as Self
- The Low Down (2001) as Joe
- Adam and Joe's World of Animation (2000)
- Withnail and Us (1999) as Self
- I Demand to Have Some Booze! (1999) as Self
- The Blair Witch Phenomenon (1999) as Self
- Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years (1997) as Himself
- The Adam and Joe Show (1996)
- Blue Juice (1995) Production Assistant
- Attack the Block 2 Director
- Attack the Block 2 Writer
- Attack the Block 2 Producer
- Untitled Joe Cornish LEGO Film Director
- Untitled Joe Cornish LEGO Film Writer
- Section 6 Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Cornish best known for?
Joe Cornish is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lockwood & Co. (2023), Lockwood & Co. (2023), Lockwood & Co. (2023), Lockwood & Co. (2023).
When and where was Joe Cornish born?
Joe Cornish was born on December 20, 1968 in London, England.
How many credits does Joe Cornish have?
Joe Cornish has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2023.
What is Joe Cornish's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Joe Cornish (Directing focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Joseph Murray Cornish, born 20 Dec 1968, English comedian and filmmaker. Forms comedy duo Adam and J...
Joe Cornish by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as Bob — aged about 38
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) as Zombie Shot by Soldiers (uncredited) — aged about 35
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Resistance Trooper (uncredited) — aged about 48
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Joe Cornish.