Zack Snyder
Biography
Zack Snyder is an American filmmaker born on March 1, 1966, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. He is a male director known for his distinctive visual style and operatic storytelling. Snyder's career began with directing commercials and music videos. He made his feature film debut with the horror remake Dawn of the Dead in 2004. Snyder achieved worldwide success with the film 300 in 2006. He has directed a total of 52 known credits. Snyder is also known as Zachary Edward Snyder or Zachary Snyder.
Career overview
Zack Snyder is an American filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the film industry. He began his career directing commercials and music videos before transitioning to feature films. Snyder's feature film debut was with the horror remake Dawn of the Dead in 2004.
Snyder achieved worldwide success with the film 300 in 2006. This marked a turning point in his career, establishing him as a prominent director in contemporary Hollywood. His distinctive visual style and operatic storytelling have been particularly influential in the comic book epic genre.
Snyder's work has been characterized by striking cinematography and groundbreaking action sequences. He has directed a total of 52 films, with a notable focus on blockbuster productions. Snyder's contributions to the film industry have been notable, with his distinctive style and approach helping to redefine the modern comic book epic.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- The Studio (2025) as Zack Snyder
- Twilight of the Gods (2024) Executive Producer
- Twilight of the Gods (2024) Director
- Twilight of the Gods (2024) Creator
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Director of Photography
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Director
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Screenplay
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Story
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Producer
- Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon (2024) as Self
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) Director of Photography
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) Director
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) Screenplay
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) Story
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) Producer
- The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster (2023) as Self
- The Suicide Squad (2021) Executive Producer
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited)
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Additional Photography
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Director
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Story
- Army of the Dead (2021) Producer
- Army of the Dead (2021) Director
- Army of the Dead (2021) Screenplay
- Army of the Dead (2021) Director of Photography
- Army of the Dead (2021) Camera Operator
- Army of the Dead (2021) Story
- Army of Thieves (2021) Story
- Army of Thieves (2021) Producer
- Creating an Army of the Dead (2021) as Self
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Producer
- Aquaman (2018) Executive Producer
- Justice League (2017) Story
- Justice League (2017) Director
- Wonder Woman (2017) as U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
- Wonder Woman (2017) Producer
- Wonder Woman (2017) Story
- Snow Steam Iron (2017) Director
- Snow Steam Iron (2017) Screenplay
- Snow Steam Iron (2017) Producer
- Snow Steam Iron (2017) Director of Photography
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Director
- Suicide Squad (2016) Executive Producer
- DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League (2016)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) Co-Director
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) Screenplay
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) Producer
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Zack Snyder (voice)
- Teen Titans Go! (2013) as Zack Snyder (voice)
- Man of Steel (2013) Director
- Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel (2013)
- The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013) as Self
- Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
- Superman 75 (2013) Director
- Sucker Punch (2011) Director
- Sucker Punch (2011) Screenplay
- Sucker Punch (2011) Producer
- Sucker Punch (2011) Story
- Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) Director
- Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Watchmen (2009) as Commando in Vietnam (uncredited)
- Watchmen (2009) Director
- Tales of the Black Freighter (2009) Writer
- Tales of the Black Freighter (2009) Executive Producer
- Real Super Heroes: Real Vigilantes (2009)
- The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics (2009)
- Under the Hood (2009) Executive Producer
- Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World (2009)
- 300 (2007) Director
- 300 (2007) Screenplay
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) as Commando at White House (uncredited)
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) Director
- The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed (2004) Thanks
- The Only Witness (2003) Second Assistant Director
- Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban! (2000) Director
- Michael Jordan's Playground (1990) Director
- For a Moment Alive (1990) Director
- For a Moment Alive (1990) Writer
- The Last Photograph Director
- The Last Photograph Director of Photography
- The Last Photograph Producer
- The Last Photograph Story
- Blood and Ashes Writer
- Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film Director
- Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film Producer
- Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film Screenplay
- Brawler Director
- Brawler Producer
- Brawler Screenplay
- Escape from New York Director
- Escape from New York Screenplay
- Escape from New York Producer
- Planet of the Dead Director
- Deviants Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zack Snyder best known for?
Zack Snyder is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Studio (2025), Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024), Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024), Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024).
When and where was Zack Snyder born?
Zack Snyder was born on March 1, 1966 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Zack Snyder have?
Zack Snyder has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Zack Snyder's background in cinema and television?
Zack Snyder is an American filmmaker born on March 1, 1966, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. He is a male director known for his distinctive visual style and operatic storytelling. Snyder's career began with directing commercials and music videos. He made his feature film debut with the horror remake Dawn of the Dead in 2...
Zack Snyder by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Zack Snyder (voice) — aged about 47
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited) — aged about 55
- The Studio (2025) as Zack Snyder — aged about 59
- Watchmen (2009) as Commando in Vietnam (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Wonder Woman (2017) as U.S. Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) as Commando at White House (uncredited) — aged about 38
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