Joel Silver
Production Born Jul 14, 1952 South Orange, New Jersey, USA 138 credits
Biography
Joel Silver is an American film producer born on July 14, 1952, in South Orange, New Jersey. He is the owner of Silver Pictures and co-founder of Dark Castle Entertainment. He began his career at Lawrence Gordon Productions, eventually becoming the president of motion pictures for the company. His early screen credits include working as an associate producer on The Warriors and producing 48 Hrs., Streets of Fire, and Brewster's Millions alongside Lawrence Gordon. In 1985, he formed Silver Pictures and produced successful action films such as Commando, the Lethal Weapon franchise, the first two films of the Die Hard series, and The Matrix franchise of action films.
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Career overview
Joel Silver was born on July 14, 1952, in South Orange, New Jersey. He is an American film producer known for action films such as Lethal Weapon and Die Hard. He is the owner of Silver Pictures and the co-founder of Dark Castle Entertainment.
He began his career at Lawrence Gordon Productions, eventually becoming the president of motion pictures for the company. He earned his first screen credit as the associate producer on The Warriors. Alongside Gordon, he produced 48 Hrs., Streets of Fire, and Brewster's Millions.
In 1985, he formed Silver Pictures. Under this banner, he produced successful action films including Commando in 1985, the Lethal Weapon franchise, the first two films of the Die Hard series, and The Matrix franchise of action films.
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Career timeline
Road House · Producer
SuperFly · Producer
Suburbicon · Executive Producer
The Nice Guys · ProducerCollide · Producer
Non-Stop · ProducerVeronica Mars · Executive Producer
Getaway · Executive ProducerGetaway · ProducerEnemies Closer · Executive ProducerTales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Project X · Executive ProducerBullet to the Head · Executive ProducerEl Gringo · Executive ProducerTransit · Executive ProducerThe Factory · Producer
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows · ProducerUnknown · Producer
The Book of Eli · ProducerThe Losers · ProducerSplice · Executive ProducerSherlock Holmes: Reinvented
Sherlock Holmes · ProducerNinja Assassin · ProducerOrphan · ProducerWhiteout · ProducerThe Hills Run Red · Producer
Speed Racer · ProducerRocknRolla · ProducerSpeed Racer: Car Fu
Moonlight · Executive ProducerThe Invasion · ProducerFred Claus · ProducerThe Brave One · ProducerThe Reaping · Producer
V for Vendetta · ProducerShark Bait · Producer
House of Wax · ProducerKiss Kiss Bang Bang · ProducerMovie Life: House of Wax
EntourageVeronica Mars · Executive ProducerThe Matrix RecalibratedOn the Set of 'Gothika'Next Action Star · Producer
Punk'dThe Matrix Revolutions · ProducerThe Matrix Reloaded · ProducerCradle 2 the Grave · ProducerThe Animatrix · Executive Producer
Ghost Ship · ProducerRitual · Executive ProducerThe Making of Exit Wounds
Thir13en Ghosts · ProducerSwordfish · ProducerOsmosis JonesExit Wounds · ProducerJane Doe · Executive Producer
Romeo Must Die · ProducerDungeons & Dragons · Executive ProducerFreedom · ProducerIf It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'
The Matrix · ProducerAction · Executive ProducerHouse on Haunted Hill · ProducerThe Strip · ProducerTales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection · Producer
Lethal Weapon 4 · Producer
Perversions of Science · Executive ProducerConspiracy Theory · ProducerFathers' Day · ProducerDouble Tap · Producer
Bordello of Blood · Executive ProducerExecutive Decision · ProducerRicky Jay and His 52 Assistants · Executive Producer
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight · Executive ProducerAssassins · ProducerFair Game · ProducerThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies · ProducerW.E.I.R.D. World · Executive Producer
Ri¢hie Ri¢h · Producer
Demolition Man · Producer
Lethal Weapon 3 · ProducerTwo-Fisted Tales · Executive Producer
The Last Boy Scout · ProducerHudson Hawk · ProducerRicochet · ProducerMTV's 10th Anniversary Special · Executive Producer
Die Hard 2 · ProducerPredator 2 · ProducerThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane · ProducerParker Kane · Executive Producer
Tales from the CryptTales from the Crypt · DirectorTales from the Crypt · Executive ProducerLethal Weapon 2 · ProducerRoad House · Producer
Full Filmography
138 titles- Road House (2024) Producer
- SuperFly (2018) Producer
- Suburbicon (2017) Executive Producer
- The Nice Guys (2016) Producer
- Collide (2016) Producer
- Non-Stop (2014) Producer
- Veronica Mars (2014) Executive Producer
- Getaway (2013) Executive Producer
- Getaway (2013) Producer
- Enemies Closer (2013) Executive Producer
- Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013) as Self
- Project X (2012) Executive Producer
- Bullet to the Head (2012) Executive Producer
- El Gringo (2012) Executive Producer
- Transit (2012) Executive Producer
- The Factory (2012) Producer
- Dragon Eyes (2012) Producer
- The Apparition (2012) Producer
- The Philly Kid (2012) Executive Producer
- Stash House (2012) Producer
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) Producer
- Unknown (2011) Producer
- The Book of Eli (2010) Producer
- The Losers (2010) Producer
- Splice (2010) Executive Producer
- Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented (2010) as Self
- Sherlock Holmes (2009) Producer
- Ninja Assassin (2009) Producer
- Orphan (2009) Producer
- Whiteout (2009) Producer
- The Hills Run Red (2009) Producer
- Speed Racer (2008) Producer
- RocknRolla (2008) Producer
- Speed Racer: Car Fu (2008) as Self
- Moonlight (2007) Executive Producer
- The Invasion (2007) Producer
- Fred Claus (2007) Producer
- The Brave One (2007) Producer
- The Reaping (2007) Producer
- Return to House on Haunted Hill (2007) Executive Producer
- V for Vendetta (2006) Producer
- Shark Bait (2006) Producer
- House of Wax (2005) Producer
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) Producer
- Movie Life: House of Wax (2005) as Self
- Entourage (2004) as Joel Silver
- Veronica Mars (2004) Executive Producer
- The Matrix Recalibrated (2004) as Self
- On the Set of 'Gothika' (2004) as Self
- Next Action Star (2004) Producer
- Bet Your Life (2004) Executive Producer
- The Matrix Reloaded: Car Chase (2004) as Self
- Mind Over Matter: The Physicality of the Matrix Future (2004) as Self
- Painting with Fire (2004) as Self
- The Matrix Revolutions: Double Agent Smith (2004) as Himself
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003) Producer
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Producer
- Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) Producer
- The Animatrix (2003) Executive Producer
- Gothika (2003) Producer
- The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load (2003) as Self
- Making 'Enter the Matrix' (2003) as Self
- Limp Bizkit: Behind Blue Eyes (2003) Producer
- Executions: The Making of 'The Animatrix' (2003) as Self
- Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime (2003) as Self
- Ghost Ship (2002) Producer
- Ritual (2002) Executive Producer
- The Making of Exit Wounds (2002) as Self
- Thir13en Ghosts (2001) Producer
- Swordfish (2001) Producer
- Osmosis Jones (2001) as Police Chief (voice) (uncredited)
- Exit Wounds (2001) Producer
- Jane Doe (2001) Executive Producer
- The Matrix Revisited (2001) as Self - Producer
- The Matrix Revisited (2001) Executive Producer
- Proximity (2001) Executive Producer
- Romeo Must Die (2000) Producer
- Dungeons & Dragons (2000) Executive Producer
- Freedom (2000) Producer
- If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2000) as Self
- The Matrix (1999) Producer
- Action (1999) Executive Producer
- House on Haunted Hill (1999) Producer
- The Strip (1999) Producer
- Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection (1999) Producer
- Making "The Matrix" (1999) as Self
- Made Men (1999) Producer
- Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Producer
- Perversions of Science (1997) Executive Producer
- Conspiracy Theory (1997) Producer
- Fathers' Day (1997) Producer
- Double Tap (1997) Producer
- Bordello of Blood (1996) Executive Producer
- Executive Decision (1996) Producer
- Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996) Executive Producer
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) Executive Producer
- Assassins (1995) Producer
- Fair Game (1995) Producer
- The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) Producer
- W.E.I.R.D. World (1995) Executive Producer
- Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994) Producer
- Demolition Man (1993) Producer
- Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Producer
- Two-Fisted Tales (1992) Executive Producer
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) Producer
- Hudson Hawk (1991) Producer
- Ricochet (1991) Producer
- MTV's 10th Anniversary Special (1991) Executive Producer
- Die Hard 2 (1990) Producer
- Predator 2 (1990) Producer
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Producer
- Parker Kane (1990) Executive Producer
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Crypt Keeper's Chainsaw Victim
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Executive Producer
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Producer
- Road House (1989) Producer
- Die Hard (1988) Producer
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Raoul
- Action Jackson (1988) Producer
- Predator (1987) Producer
- Lethal Weapon (1987) Producer
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) Producer
- Commando (1985) Producer
- Weird Science (1985) Producer
- Brewster's Millions (1985) Producer
- Streets of Fire (1984) Producer
- 48 Hrs. (1982) Producer
- Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982) Executive Producer
- The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper (1981) Creative Consultant
- Xanadu (1980) Co-Producer
- The Warriors (1979) Associate Producer
- Hooper (1978) Executive Producer's Assistant
- The Bette Midler Show (1976) Producer's Assistant
- The Executioner Producer
- Logan's Run Producer
- The Galton Case Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joel Silver best known for?
Joel Silver is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Road House (2024), SuperFly (2018), Suburbicon (2017), The Nice Guys (2016).
When and where was Joel Silver born?
Joel Silver was born on July 14, 1952 in South Orange, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Joel Silver have?
Joel Silver has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2024.
What is Joel Silver's background in cinema and television?
Joel Silver is an American film producer born on July 14, 1952, in South Orange, New Jersey. He is the owner of Silver Pictures and co-founder of Dark Castle Entertainment. He began his career at Lawrence Gordon Productions, eventually becoming the president of motion pictures for the company. His early screen credits ...
Joel Silver by the numbers
138credits
125films
13TV series
1976–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Crypt Keeper's Chainsaw Victim — aged about 36
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Raoul — aged about 35
- Entourage (2004) as Joel Silver — aged about 51
- Osmosis Jones (2001) as Police Chief (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 48
- Punk'd (2003) as Self — aged about 50
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