Patty Jenkins
Biography
Patty Jenkins is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born on July 24, 1971, in Victorville, California, USA. She has directed feature films including Monster, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Woman 1984. Jenkins has received recognition for her work, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and the Franklin J. Schaffner Award of the American Film Institute. She also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the pilot episode of the series The Killing. Jenkins has occupied the seventh place for Time's Person of the Year in 2017. As a director, she has 36 known credits.
Career overview
Patty Jenkins is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She has directed several feature films, including Monster, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Woman 1984. Her work in television includes directing the pilot episode of the series The Killing.
Jenkins has received recognition for her directing work. For the film Monster, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and the Franklin J. Schaffner Award of the American Film Institute. She also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and the Directors Guild of America award for Best Directing in a Drama Series for her work on the pilot episode of The Killing.
Jenkins' work has been notable enough to earn her a place in the public eye. In 2017, she was ranked seventh for Time's Person of the Year. Jenkins' directing credits include multiple feature films and television episodes, showcasing her versatility and range as a director.
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Full Filmography
47 titles- Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern (2026)
- Junkie (2025) Executive Producer
- What's The Deal With Birds? (2025) Executive Producer
- Poolman (2024) Producer
- Tea (2024) Executive Producer
- 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023) as Self
- Superpowered: The DC Story (2023) as Self
- One Perfect Shot (2022) as Self
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Screenplay
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Director
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Producer
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Story
- Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party (2020) as Self
- I Am the Night (2019) Executive Producer
- I Am the Night (2019) Director
- This Changes Everything (2019) as Self
- Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018) as Self
- Wonder Woman (2017) Director
- Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics (2017) as Self
- Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? (2017) as Self
- Etta's Mission (2017) Director
- DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League (2016)
- Frank & Lola (2016) Thanks
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Betrayal (2013) Director
- The Killing (2011) Director
- Five (2011) Director
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Jill Talley
- Entourage (2004) Director
- Arrested Development (2003) Director
- Monster (2003) Director
- Monster (2003) Writer
- Velocity Rules (2001) Writer
- Velocity Rules (2001) Director
- Just Drive (2001) Director
- Just Drive (2001) Writer
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Suspense (1949) as Margaret Bowers
- Best Men Producer
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- Cleopatra Producer
- Rogue Squadron Writer
- Rogue Squadron Director
- Rogue Squadron Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patty Jenkins best known for?
Patty Jenkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern (2026), 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).
When and where was Patty Jenkins born?
Patty Jenkins was born on July 24, 1971 in Victorville, California, USA.
How many credits does Patty Jenkins have?
Patty Jenkins has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Patty Jenkins's background in cinema and television?
Patty Jenkins is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born on July 24, 1971, in Victorville, California, USA. She has directed feature films including Monster, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Woman 1984. Jenkins has received recognition for her work, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feat...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023) as Self — aged about 51
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self — aged about 43
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Jill Talley — aged about 35
- Suspense (1949) as Margaret Bowers — aged about 22
- Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern (2026) — aged about 54
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