Joss Whedon
Biography
Joss Whedon is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. Born on June 23, 1964, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for creating several television series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and The Nevers. Whedon also worked on the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Avengers. He began his career in sitcoms and wrote for the poorly received horror film, but the exact title of this film is not specified. Whedon has written for 67 known credits.
Career overview
Joss Whedon is a screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. He began his career in sitcoms before transitioning to other genres. Whedon is best known for creating several television series, including a supernatural drama and its spinoff, a short-lived space Western, an Internet musical miniseries, a science fiction drama, and a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
Whedon's television series include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Dollhouse, and The Nevers. He also worked on the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Avengers and the series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Whedon's work often blends elements of science fiction, fantasy, and action.
Whedon's career in television and film spans multiple genres and formats, including sitcoms, dramas, and musicals. He has written for numerous projects, with a total of 67 known credits.
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112 titles- WandaVision (2021) Thanks
- The Nevers (2021) Executive Producer
- The Nevers (2021) Writer
- The Nevers (2021) Director
- The Nevers (2021) Creator
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- A Place Among the Dead (2020) as JW
- Justice League (2017) Screenplay
- Here's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly' (2017) as Self
- UNLOCKED (2017) Director
- UNLOCKED (2017) Writer
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot (2016) Executive Producer
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Director
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Writer
- Con Man (2015) as Snow Guy
- Another Period (2015) as Duane Reade
- Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond (2015) as Self
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) as Man on Escalator in Museum (uncredited)
- Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014) as Self
- Sock or Hat? (2014) as Self
- In Your Eyes (2014) Writer
- In Your Eyes (2014) Executive Producer
- Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! (2014) as Self
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) as Self
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) Writer
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) Director
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) Executive Producer
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) Creator
- Iron Man 3 (2013) Thanks
- Much Ado About Nothing (2013) Director
- Much Ado About Nothing (2013) Producer
- Much Ado About Nothing (2013) Editor
- Much Ado About Nothing (2013) Original Music Composer
- Much Ado About Nothing (2013) Screenplay
- Live Action Toy Story (2013) Original Story
- Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable (2013) Writer
- The Avengers (2012) Screenplay
- The Avengers (2012) Story
- The Avengers (2012) Director
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Producer
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Screenplay
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Second Unit Director
- Astonishing X-Men: Torn (2012) Writer
- Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous (2012) Writer
- Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe (2012) as Self
- The Avengers: A Visual Journey (2012) as Self
- Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special (2012) as Self
- Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011) as Self
- Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011) Producer
- Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011) Writer
- Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts (2011) as Self
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Motion Comic (2010) Writer
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Motion Comic (2010) Creator
- Astonishing X-Men: Gifted (2010) Writer
- Glee (2009) Director
- Dollhouse (2009) Writer
- Dollhouse (2009) Director
- Dollhouse (2009) Producer
- Dollhouse (2009) Creator
- This American Life - Return to the Scene of the Crime (2009) as Joss Whedon
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Music
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Producer
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Writer
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Director
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Lyricist
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Creator
- Commentary! The Musical (2008) Writer
- Commentary! The Musical (2008) Director
- Buffy the Animated Series (2008) Director
- Buffy the Animated Series (2008) Creator
- Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007) as Self
- The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007) as Self
- Done the Impossible (2006) as Self
- The Office (2005) Director
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Joss Whedon / Cowboy / Scientist (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Joss Whedon / Randy's Friend / FCC Member (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Joss Whedon / Oompa Loompa / Father (voice)
- Serenity (2005) Author
- Serenity (2005) Writer
- Serenity (2005) Director
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Douglas
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- TV Revolution (2004)
- Firefly (2002) Writer
- Firefly (2002) Director
- Firefly (2002) Producer
- Firefly (2002) Creator
- The Alien Saga (2002) as Self
- Chance (2002) Thanks
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) Story
- Titan A.E. (2000) Screenplay
- Angel (1999) as Numfar
- Angel (1999) Director
- Angel (1999) Writer
- Angel (1999) Producer
- Angel (1999) Story
- Angel (1999) Creator
- Rove (1999) as Self
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) Songs
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Newscaster (uncredited)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Writer
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Director
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Executive Producer
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Story
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Creator
- Alien Resurrection (1997) Writer
- Buffy the Vampire Layer (1997) Characters
- Toy Story (1995) Screenplay
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Writer
- Parenthood (1990) Writer
- Parenthood (1990) Producer
- Roseanne (1988) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joss Whedon best known for?
Joss Whedon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including WandaVision (2021), The Nevers (2021), The Nevers (2021), The Nevers (2021).
When and where was Joss Whedon born?
Joss Whedon was born on June 23, 1964 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Joss Whedon have?
Joss Whedon has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2021.
What is Joss Whedon's background in cinema and television?
Joss Whedon is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. Born on June 23, 1964, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for creating several television series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,...