Matt Shakman
Biography
Matt Shakman is an American director born on August 8, 1975, in Ventura, California, USA. He is known for directing various projects, including the MCU miniseries WandaVision and the film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Shakman has also directed episodes of The Great, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Fargo, and Game of Thrones. He served as the artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, California, from 2017 to 2023. Shakman has a total of 67 known credits, with a content score of 100, indicating a high level of recognition and acclaim in the industry.
Career overview
Matt Shakman is a director known for his work in the television and film industry. He was born on August 8, 1975, in Ventura, California, USA. Shakman has directed episodes of various television shows, including The Great, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Fargo, and Game of Thrones. He has also directed the miniseries WandaVision, which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In addition to his work in television, Shakman has directed films, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is scheduled for release in 2025. He has also held the position of artistic director at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, California, from 2017 to 2023. Shakman's directing credits span multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a director.
Throughout his career, Shakman has demonstrated his ability to adapt to various projects and formats. His work on WandaVision and other television shows has garnered attention, and his upcoming film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is expected to be a significant release in 2025. With a career spanning multiple mediums and genres, Matt Shakman has established himself as a capable and accomplished director in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
76 titles- The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) Director
- Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - World Premiere (2025) as Self - Director
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) Director
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) Executive Producer
- The Consultant (2023) Director
- The Consultant (2023) Executive Producer
- Welcome to Chippendales (2022) Executive Producer
- Welcome to Chippendales (2022) Director
- WandaVision (2021) Director
- WandaVision (2021) Executive Producer
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self - Director / Executive Producer
- The Great (2020) Executive Producer
- The Great (2020) Director
- The Boys (2019) Director
- Succession (2018) Director
- Strange Angel (2018) Director
- Billions (2016) Director
- American Gothic (2016) Director
- Grace and Frankie (2015) Director
- Heroes Reborn (2015) Director
- Heroes Reborn (2015) Executive Producer
- Fargo (2014) Director
- You're the Worst (2014) Director
- Cut Bank (2014) Director
- GCB (2012) Director
- Game of Thrones (2011) Director
- New Girl (2011) Director
- Revenge (2011) Director
- Happy Endings (2011) Director
- Breaking In (2011) Director
- Raising Hope (2010) Director
- Outsourced (2010) Director
- The Good Guys (2010) Director
- The Good Wife (2009) Director
- Hung (2009) Director
- A Very Sunny Christmas (2009) Supervising Producer
- The Nightman Cometh: Live (2009) Director
- Childrens Hospital (2008) Director
- Mad Men (2007) Director
- Chuck (2007) Director
- The Riches (2007) Director
- Psych (2006) Director
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) Director
- Ugly Betty (2006) Director
- What About Brian (2006) Director
- Men in Trees (2006) Director
- Windfall (2006) Director
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) Director
- Weeds (2005) Director
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) Director
- Kitchen Confidential (2005) Director
- Inconceivable (2005) Director
- House (2004) Director
- Boston Legal (2004) Director
- Summerland (2004) Director
- Huff (2004) Director
- One Tree Hill (2003) Director
- Oliver Beene (2003) Director
- Everwood (2002) Director
- Six Feet Under (2001) Director
- Judging Amy (1999) Director
- Once and Again (1999) Director
- Meet the Hollowheads (1989) as Billy Hollowhead
- Just the Ten of Us (1988) as Graham "J.R." Lubbock, Jr.
- A Night at the Magic Castle (1988) as Maxfield 'Max' Finch III
- Growing Pains (1985) as Graham Jr.
- Night Court (1984) as Brian
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Wild Things Director
- Wild Things Executive Producer
- Discretion Director
- Discretion Executive Producer
- Untitled Planet of the Apes Film Director
- Untitled Planet of the Apes Film Producer
- The Last Orbit Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matt Shakman best known for?
Matt Shakman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023), The Consultant (2023).
When and where was Matt Shakman born?
Matt Shakman was born on August 8, 1975 in Ventura, California, USA.
How many credits does Matt Shakman have?
Matt Shakman has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Matt Shakman's background in cinema and television?
Matt Shakman is an American director born on August 8, 1975, in Ventura, California, USA. He is known for directing various projects, including the MCU miniseries WandaVision and the film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Shakman has also directed episodes of The Great, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Fargo, and Game...
Matt Shakman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Highway to Heaven (1984) — aged about 8
- Night Court (1984) as Brian — aged about 8
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self - Director / Executive Producer — aged about 45
- Just the Ten of Us (1988) as Graham "J.R." Lubbock, Jr. — aged about 12
- The Facts of Life (1979) — aged about 3
- Growing Pains (1985) as Graham Jr. — aged about 9
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