McG
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 9, 1968 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2026 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Joseph McGinty Nichol, known as McG, is an American director and producer working in film and television. He began his professional career in the music industry, where he directed music videos and produced various albums. Following his work in the music industry, McG rose to prominence as a director with his first feature film, Charlie's Angels. Throughout his career, he has continued his work in both television and film as a director and producer.
Career overview
Joseph McGinty Nichol, who is better known as McG, is an American director and producer working in both film and television. He began his career in the music industry, where he directed music videos and produced various albums.
Later, he rose to prominence with his first film, Charlie's Angels.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
76 titles- Way of the Warrior Kid (2026) Director
- Way of the Warrior Kid (2026) Producer
- Uglies (2024) Producer
- Uglies (2024) Director
- Música (2024) Producer
- True Lies (2023) Executive Producer
- Family Switch (2023) Director
- Family Switch (2023) Producer
- Tall Girl 2 (2022) Producer
- Turner & Hooch (2021) Executive Producer
- Turner & Hooch (2021) Director
- Love Hard (2021) Producer
- The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) Producer
- The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) Director
- The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) Screenplay
- Holidate (2020) Producer
- Kirby Jenner (2020) Executive Producer
- Tall Girl (2019) Producer
- Rim of the World (2019) Producer
- Rim of the World (2019) Director
- I Feel Pretty (2018) Producer
- When We First Met (2018) Producer
- The Babysitter (2017) Director
- The Babysitter (2017) Producer
- Time for Bed with Punam Patel (2017) as Himself
- Time for Bed with Punam Patel (2017) Executive Producer
- Lethal Weapon (2016) Director
- Shadowhunters (2016) Executive Producer
- Shadowhunters (2016) Director
- The DUFF (2015) Producer
- Kevin from Work (2015) Executive Producer
- Kevin from Work (2015) Director
- 3 Days to Kill (2014) Director
- Playing It Cool (2014) Producer
- Before We Go (2014) Producer
- Mercy (2014) Producer
- This Means War (2012) Director
- Stolen (2012) Executive Producer
- Nikita (2010) Producer
- Human Target (2010) Executive Producer
- Terminator Salvation (2009) Director
- Akihabara Majokko Princess (2009) Director
- Limelight (2009) Executive Producer
- Spaced (2008) Executive Producer
- Chuck (2007) Director
- Chuck (2007) Executive Producer
- Pussycat Dolls Present (2007) Producer
- We Are Marshall (2006) Director
- We Are Marshall (2006) Producer
- Stay Alive (2006) Producer
- Supernatural (2005) Executive Producer
- The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection (2005) Director
- The Mountain (2004) Executive Producer
- The O.C. (2003) Executive Producer
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) Director
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) Executive Music Producer
- Fastlane (2002) Director
- Fastlane (2002) Executive Producer
- Fastlane (2002) Creator
- Charlie’s Angels: Angelic Effects (2001) as Self
- Angelic Attire: Dressing Cameron, Drew & Lucy (2001) as Self
- Charlie’s Angels: The Master and the Angels (2001) as Self
- Charlie’s Angels: Getting G’d Up (2001) as Self
- Charlie’s Angels: Welcome to Angel World (2001) as Self
- Charlie's Angels (2000) Director
- Korn: Who Then Now? (1997) Director
- Entertainment Tonight (1981)
- Baywatch Executive Producer
- Baywatch Director
- Untitled McG Film Director
- Learning to Fly Producer
- Clashing Through the Snow Producer
- Shout It Out Loud Director
- The Tradition Producer
- I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is McG best known for?
McG is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Way of the Warrior Kid (2026), Way of the Warrior Kid (2026), Uglies (2024), Uglies (2024).
When and where was McG born?
McG was born on August 9, 1968 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does McG have?
McG has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is McG's background in cinema and television?
Joseph McGinty Nichol, known as McG, is an American director and producer working in film and television. He began his professional career in the music industry, where he directed music videos and produced various albums. Following his work in the music industry, McG rose to prominence as a director with his first feat...
McG by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Punk'd (2003) as Self — aged about 34
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) — aged about 12
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