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Joel D. Wynkoop

Known For
Acting
Born
August 24, 1960 in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA
Active Years
1979–2026 (48 Years)
Total Credits
165 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 24, 1960 Owatonna, Minnesota, USA 165 credits
165
Total Credits
1979–2026
48 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Joel D. Wynkoop (Acting).
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Name: Joel D. Wynkoop.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 111.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 24, 1960.
Age: 66 years old (as per source).
Place of Birth: Owatonna, Minnesota, USA.
Also Known As: Joel Wynkoop.
Content Score: 88.
Joel D. Wynkoop is an actor known for his work in movies and television shows. He has 111 known credits in the acting field. Born in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA, he was born on August 24, 1960. He is a male and is also known as Joel Wynkoop. According to The Movie Database, he has a content score of 88. At the time of the source data, he is 66 years old.
Draft 1: Joel D. Wynkoop is an actor with 111 known credits. He was born on August 24, 1960, in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. He is also known as Joel Wynkoop. The actor is male and has a content score of 88. As of the information provided, he is 66 years old. His professional work includes roles in movies and television shows.
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"Joel D. Wynkoop is an actor with 111 known credits. He was born on August 24, 1960, in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. He is also known as Joel Wynkoop.

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Career

Career overview

Subject: Joel D. Wynkoop (Acting career).
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Name: Joel D. Wynkoop.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 111.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 24, 1960.
Age: 66 years old.
Place of Birth: Owatonna, Minnesota, USA.
Also Known As: Joel Wynkoop.
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Joel D. Wynkoop is an actor born in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. He was born on August 24, 1960. He is 66 years old.
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Wynkoop is known for his work in acting. He has 111 known credits in his career. He is also known as Joel Wynkoop.
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Joel D. Wynkoop is a male actor who was born in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. According to records, his birthday is August 24, 1960, making him 66 years old. He is also known by the name Joel Wynkoop.

In terms of his professional career, Wynkoop is recognized for his work in acting. He has a total of 111 known credits.
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Name: Joel D. Wynkoop
Gender: Male
Birthday: August 24, 1960
Age: 66
Birthplace: Owatonna, Minnesota, USA
Also Known As: Joel Wynkoop
Known For: Acting
Known Credits: 111

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Career timeline

Beast ModeBeast Mode · WriterBeast Mode · DirectorWeedkillerDie Die Delta Pi II: The Burnt One
Amityville BloodlinesDonald Farmer's Wild Ride
Air Fryer SlaughterTales of the ForgottenAmityville Turkey DayA Very Blood Sick Christmas SpecialA Very Blood Sick Christmas Special · Director
Swamp WomanSwamp Woman · ProducerClownadoClownado · ThanksA Corpse for Christmas
Mom n' Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90sThe Craiglon Incident III: Annihilation · DirectorThe Craiglon Incident III: Annihilation · WriterToxic Alien Zombie Babes from Outer SpaceJoel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times
Family SnapshotBlood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in FloridaThe Craiglon IncidentThe Craiglon Incident · DirectorThe Craiglon Incident · Writer
Dinogore
Ouija MummyThumbsThe Cremation Station
NekodaNekoda · WriterNekoda · EditorNekoda · Stunt CoordinatorNekoda · Assistant Director
Joel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop TalesJoel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales · Associate ProducerJoel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales · EditorJoel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales · DirectorI Dared You! Truth or Dare Part 5
Chaos A.D.The Amazing Colossal WomanDreaming Purple NeonOne Night of Fear
$kumbagzSlasher WeekendSlasher Weekend · Executive ProducerSlasher Weekend · DirectorSlasher Weekend · Writer
CrazedChompHi-8 (Horror Independent 8)Make Them Die Sleazy!Make Them Die Sleazy! · Co-Writer
Rough CutPost Mortem, America 2021Assignment: Witches TalismanDemon
Girls Gone DeadTaste Me
The Giant Horny Toad MonsterThe Giant Horny Toad Monster · ProducerThe Giant Horny Toad Monster · First Assistant DirectorDeadly Dares: Truth or Dare Part IVThe Demon Club
Doomsday CountySickenedFor Christ's SakeStrip Club Slasher
IndiscretionsThe Uh-oh ShowStopped Dead
ShelterDead Bodyman ChroniclesAspiring PsychopathInto the Woods
Day of the AxAll Wrapped Up
Always MidnightAlways Midnight · Writer
The BiteThe Bite · DirectorThe Bite · WriterDeath Plots
Twisted Illusions 2Twisted Illusions 2 · Director
Scary Tales: The Return of Mr. LongfellowEvil Tales 3: The Final ChapterEvil Tales 3: The Final Chapter · Second Unit DirectorEvil Tales 3: The Final Chapter · Extras CastingHorrorTales.666
Serial Killer
Scary TalesStrangled StarletsJan-Gel 2: The Beast ReturnsDirty Cop No Donut 2: I Am a Pig
RotRot · StoryDirty Cop No DonutTales for the Midnight Hour
The Alien Agenda: Endangered SpeciesAddicted to Murder 2: Tainted BloodScreaming for Sanity: Truth or Dare 3
The Alien Agenda: Out of the DarknessTales Till the EndBlinded by the BloodJacker 2: Descent to Hell
Stay HungryWriter's BlockBlinded by the Blood 2: CreepCreep

Full Filmography

165 titles
  • Beast Mode (2026)
  • Beast Mode (2026) Writer
  • Beast Mode (2026) Director
  • Weedkiller (2026) as Gil Richards
  • Die Die Delta Pi II: The Burnt One (2026) as Coach Bradshaw
  • Amityverse: Infinity (2026) as Mr. Russo
  • Amityville Bloodlines (2025) as Danny Wiggles
  • Donald Farmer's Wild Ride (2025)
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  • Air Fryer Slaughter (2024) as Maxwell Gorg
  • Tales of the Forgotten (2024)
  • Amityville Turkey Day (2024) as Vlogger
  • A Very Blood Sick Christmas Special (2024)
  • A Very Blood Sick Christmas Special (2024) Director
  • The Blue Hole (2024) as Sheriff Blake
  • Amityville Bloodbath (2024) as Danny Wiggles
  • Swamp Woman (2023) as Dr. Robert Olsen
  • Swamp Woman (2023) Producer
  • Clownado (2023) as Memphis 'Hurricance' Hawk
  • Clownado (2023) Thanks
  • A Corpse for Christmas (2023) as Izzy's Daddy
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times the Movie (2023) as James Kirk
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times the Movie (2023) Director
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times the Movie (2023) Executive Producer
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times the Movie (2023) Writer
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times the Movie (2023) Editor
  • I Slay On Christmas (2023) as Drudge
  • I Slay On Christmas (2023) Director
  • I Slay On Christmas (2023) Writer
  • Mom n' Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90s (2022)
  • The Craiglon Incident III: Annihilation (2022) Director
  • The Craiglon Incident III: Annihilation (2022) Writer
  • Toxic Alien Zombie Babes from Outer Space (2022) as Parsons Cooper
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times (2022) as James Kirk
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's 187 Times (2022) Executive Producer
  • Family Snapshot (2021) as Televangelist
  • Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021) as Self
  • The Craiglon Incident (2021) as William Ryan Heck / Parsons Cooper / Ryan Craig
  • The Craiglon Incident (2021) Director
  • The Craiglon Incident (2021) Writer
  • The Craiglon Incident II: Aftermath (2021) as Parsons Cooper / Dan Hess / Cope Ransom
  • The Craiglon Incident II: Aftermath (2021) Director
  • The Craiglon Incident II: Aftermath (2021) Writer
  • HorrorTales.666 Part 2 (2021) as The Burglar
  • HorrorTales.666 Part 2 (2021) Director
  • The Connection (2021)
  • Dinogore (2020) as Newsreporter
  • Ouija Mummy (2019) as Karate Irving
  • Thumbs (2019) as Oscar
  • The Cremation Station (2019) as Zombie B Gone Salesmen
  • Nekoda (2018) as Steve Nekoda
  • Nekoda (2018) Writer
  • Nekoda (2018) Editor
  • Nekoda (2018) Stunt Coordinator
  • Nekoda (2018) Assistant Director
  • Penny Pinchers 2: Scenes from the Underground (2018) as Interviewee
  • Taste Me: Death-Scort Service Part 3 (2018) as Lt. Royce
  • Lycanimator (2018) as Niven
  • Tales for the Midnight Hour II (2018) as Joey
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales (2017) as Barry Atwater / John/ Don / Dugan / Joshua
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales (2017) Associate Producer
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales (2017) Editor
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's The Wynkoop Tales (2017) Director
  • I Dared You! Truth or Dare Part 5 (2017) as Dan Hess
  • Joel D. Wynkoop's Dead End (2017)
  • Crackbaby Billionaire (2017) as Bare Knuckle Fighter
  • Chaos A.D. (2016) as Mr. Friedman
  • The Amazing Colossal Woman (2016) as Joel D. Wynkoop
  • Dreaming Purple Neon (2016) as Special Guest Victim
  • One Night of Fear (2016) as Grandpa
  • $kumbagz (2015) as Dad
  • Slasher Weekend (2015) as Aaron
  • Slasher Weekend (2015) Executive Producer
  • Slasher Weekend (2015) Director
  • Slasher Weekend (2015) Writer
  • Death-Scort Service (2015) as Angus
  • Crazed (2014) as Police Captain O'malley
  • Chomp (2014) as Dr. Jon Croft
  • Hi-8 (Horror Independent 8) (2014) as Weatherman (Segment "A Very Bad Situation")
  • Make Them Die Sleazy! (2014) as Mr. Sleaze / Frank / Det. Royce / Jack Carlson / The Snake
  • Make Them Die Sleazy! (2014) Co-Writer
  • Rough Cut (2013) as Vagrant
  • Post Mortem, America 2021 (2013) as Bartender
  • Assignment: Witches Talisman (2013) as Professor / John Nolan
  • Demon (2013) as Sheriff
  • Girls Gone Dead (2012) as TV Evangelist
  • Taste Me (2012) as Det. Royce
  • The Giant Horny Toad Monster (2011) as Detective Joel
  • The Giant Horny Toad Monster (2011) Producer
  • The Giant Horny Toad Monster (2011) First Assistant Director
  • Deadly Dares: Truth or Dare Part IV (2011) as Mike 2011
  • The Demon Club (2011) as Joe Ace
  • Doomsday County (2010) as Mayor Hayes (segment "Betty Beretta")
  • Sickened (2010) as Newscaster
  • For Christ's Sake (2010) as Father Jeremiah Carmichael
  • Strip Club Slasher (2010) as Detective Doug Dooley
  • Indiscretions (2009) as Bob
  • The Uh-oh Show (2009) as Fred Finagler
  • Stopped Dead (2009) as Bob
  • Shelter (2008) as Dad
  • Dead Bodyman Chronicles (2008) as Preacher
  • Aspiring Psychopath (2008) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • Into the Woods (2008) as Aid
  • Day of the Ax (2007) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • All Wrapped Up (2007) as Swansong / Guard / Prof. Ignusrd
  • Always Midnight (2006) as Reaper
  • Always Midnight (2006) Writer
  • The Bite (2005) as Nick Hazzard
  • The Bite (2005) Director
  • The Bite (2005) Writer
  • Death Plots (2005) as Swansong (Reaps)
  • Twisted Illusions 2 (2004) as Timothy Ballard
  • Twisted Illusions 2 (2004) Director
  • Scary Tales: The Return of Mr. Longfellow (2003) as Mr. Longfellow
  • Evil Tales 3: The Final Chapter (2003) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • Evil Tales 3: The Final Chapter (2003) Second Unit Director
  • Evil Tales 3: The Final Chapter (2003) Extras Casting
  • HorrorTales.666 (2003) as Burglar
  • Beyond the Lost World: The Alien Conspiracy III (2003) as Cope Ransom
  • Gus Gets His Badge (2003) as Gus Kimball
  • Before I Die (2003)
  • Before I Die (2003) Director
  • Before I Die (2003) Writer
  • Serial Killer (2002) as Joe the Butcher
  • Scary Tales (2001) as Mr. Longfellow
  • Strangled Starlets (2001) as Strangler
  • Jan-Gel 2: The Beast Returns (2001) as Probation Officer Joel Wynkoop
  • Dirty Cop No Donut 2: I Am a Pig (2001) as Gus Kimble
  • Rot (1999) as Dr. Robert Olsen
  • Rot (1999) Story
  • Dirty Cop No Donut (1999) as Gus Kimble
  • Tales for the Midnight Hour (1999) as The Reaper
  • The Alien Agenda: Endangered Species (1998) as Cope Ransom
  • Addicted to Murder 2: Tainted Blood (1998) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • Screaming for Sanity: Truth or Dare 3 (1998) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • The Alien Agenda: Out of the Darkness (1996) as Father
  • Tales Till the End (1996)
  • Blinded by the Blood (1996)
  • Jacker 2: Descent to Hell (1996)
  • Stay Hungry (1995) as Himself
  • Writer's Block (1995) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • Blinded by the Blood 2: Creep (1995) as Self
  • Creep (1995) as Angus Lynch
  • Wicked Games (1994) as Dr. Dan Hess
  • Lost Faith (1992) as Steve Nekoda
  • Lost Faith (1992) Director
  • Lost Faith (1992) Writer
  • Lost Faith (1992) Producer
  • Lost Faith (1992) Editor
  • Lost Faith (1992) Casting
  • Lost Faith (1992) Storyboard Artist
  • Lost Faith (1992) Stunt Coordinator
  • Lost Faith (1992) Stunts
  • Lost Faith (1992) Location Manager
  • Killing Spree (1987) as TV Repairman
  • Killing Spree (1987) Producer
  • Killing Spree (1987) Stunt Coordinator
  • Killing Spree (1987) Fight Choreographer
  • Truth or Dare? - A Critical Madness (1986) as Guard #2
  • Twisted Illusions (1985) as Mike Strauber
  • Twisted Illusions (1985) Director
  • Twisted Illusions (1985) Writer
  • The Setup (1979) Director
  • Jack-O 2: Blood Moon Rising as Ed Miller
  • Curse of the Slimoids as Karate Irving
  • Jekyll vs. Hyde as Richard Poole

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Joel D. Wynkoop best known for?

Joel D. Wynkoop is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Die Delta Pi II: The Burnt One (2026), Family Snapshot (2021), Crazed (2014), 5 minuti prima (2022).

When and where was Joel D. Wynkoop born?

Joel D. Wynkoop was born on August 24, 1960 in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA.

How many credits does Joel D. Wynkoop have?

Joel D. Wynkoop has accumulated over 165 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.

What is Joel D. Wynkoop's background in cinema and television?

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Joel D. Wynkoop by the numbers

165credits
165films
0TV series
1979–2026active years

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