Juan José Campanella
Biography
Juan José Campanella is an Argentine film and television director born in Buenos Aires on July 19, 1959. Also known as Juan J. Campanella, his career credits include directing work in both film and television. He graduated from the NYU Film School. His directing credits encompass episodes of American television series such as House, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 30 Rock, Halt and Catch Fire, and Colony. Additionally, he has received two Goya Awards from Spain, winning the award for best Spanish-language foreign film for Son of the Bride and the award for best animated film for Underdogs.
Career overview
Juan Jose Campanella is an Argentine television and film director born in Buenos Aires on July 19, 1959. He is also known as Juan J. Campanella and has fifty-four known credits for directing. After graduating from NYU Film School, he started his career in America.
In addition to his work in film, Campanella has directed episodes of several American television series, including House, Law and Order Special Victims Unit, Law and Order Criminal Intent, 30 Rock, Halt and Catch Fire, and Colony.
His film work has also earned recognition, including two Spanish Goya Awards. He received the award for best Spanish-language foreign film for Son of the Bride and the award for best animated film for Futbolin.
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82 titles- Strangers in the Park (2026) Director
- Strangers in the Park (2026) Writer
- Mi mejor escena (2025)
- Camp Crasher (2024) Producer
- George Pal: Un Marciano De Hollywood En Argentina (2023)
- Night Sky (2022) Director
- Night Sky (2022) Executive Producer
- Mini Beat Power Rockers: The Movie (2022) Executive Producer
- Escape to India (2022) Producer
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) Director
- The Envoys (2021) Creator
- Chango, the Light Uncovers (2021) as Himself
- The Weasel's Tale (2019) Screenplay
- The Weasel's Tale (2019) Director
- The Golden Generation (2018) Director
- Ian (2018) Executive Producer
- PH: Podemos hablar (2017)
- The Man of Your Life (2017) Writer
- Colony (2016) Director
- El hombre de tu vida (2016) Creator
- Secret in Their Eyes (2015) Executive Producer
- Secret in Their Eyes (2015) Screenplay
- Cannibals (2015) Creator
- Cannibals (2015) Writer
- Halt and Catch Fire (2014) Director
- Underdogs (2013) as Armando / Eusebio / Lechuga / Clark (voice)
- Underdogs (2013) Story
- Underdogs (2013) Producer
- Underdogs (2013) Editor
- Underdogs (2013) Director
- Underdogs (2013) Screenplay
- El hombre de tu vida (2013) Creator
- Imágenes del Tío Sam (2013) as Himself
- The Man of Your Dreams (2011) Director
- The Man of Your Dreams (2011) Writer
- The Man of Your Dreams (2011) Creator
- Remembering Alejandro Molina's Show (2011) Creator
- Birds of Paradise (2010) Associate Producer
- Belgrano: The Movie (2010) Producer
- The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Director
- The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Writer
- The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Producer
- The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Editor
- 30 Rock (2006) Director
- Six Degrees (2006) Director
- Vientos de agua (2006) Writer
- Vientos de agua (2006) Creator
- House (2004) Director
- Moon of Avellaneda (2004) Director
- Moon of Avellaneda (2004) Writer
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) Director
- The Guardian (2001) Director
- Culpables (2001) Writer
- Son of the Bride (2001) as Médico
- Son of the Bride (2001) Director
- Son of the Bride (2001) Screenplay
- Ed (2000) Director
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) Director
- Strangers with Candy (1999) Director
- Same Love, Same Rain (1999) Director
- Same Love, Same Rain (1999) Writer
- Love Walked In (1997) Director
- Love Walked In (1997) Writer
- Remember WENN (1996) Director
- Someone Had to Be Benny (1996) Director
- The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991) Director
- The Contortionist (1988) Writer
- The Contortionist (1988) Director
- The Contortionist (1988) Producer
- The Contortionist (1988) Editor
- Commercial for Murder (1985) Editor
- Win 392 (1984)
- Win 392 (1984) Director
- Win 392 (1984) Producer
- Win 392 (1984) Writer
- Win 392 (1984) Editor
- Los totos (1983) Sound
- Te rompo el rating (1981) as Camarógrafo de espaldas en entrevista (cameo)
- Te rompo el rating (1981) Assistant Director
- Mafalda Director
- Mafalda Writer
- Aminga, from a village to the city Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Juan José Campanella best known for?
Juan José Campanella is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Night Sky (2022), Night Sky (2022), Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), The Envoys (2021).
When and where was Juan José Campanella born?
Juan José Campanella was born on July 19, 1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
How many credits does Juan José Campanella have?
Juan José Campanella has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Juan José Campanella's background in cinema and television?
Juan José Campanella is an Argentine film and television director born in Buenos Aires on July 19, 1959. Also known as Juan J. Campanella, his career credits include directing work in both film and television. He graduated from the NYU Film School. His directing credits encompass episodes of American television series ...