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Joss Whedon

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 23, 1964 (62 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon (/ˈwiːdən/ WEE-dən; born June 23, 1964) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. He is best known as the creator of several television series: the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and its spinoff Angel (1999–2004), the short-lived space Western Firefly (2002), the Internet musical miniseries Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008), the science fiction drama Dollhouse (2009–2010), the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Avengers (2012) and series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020), and the science fiction drama The Nevers (2021). After beginning his career in sitcoms, Whedon wrote the poorly received horror comedy film Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)—which he later adapted into the acclaimed television series of the same name—co-wrote the Pixar animated film Toy Story (1995), and wrote the science fiction horror film Alien Resurrection (1997). After achieving success as a television showrunner, Whedon returned to film to write and direct the Firefly film continuation Serenity (2005), co-write and produce the horror comedy film The Cabin in the Woods (2012), and write and direct the Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing (2012). For the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Whedon wrote and directed the ensemble superhero film The Avengers (2012) and its sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He also co-wrote the DC Extended Universe superhero film Justice League (2017), for which he also served as director for reshoots, replacing Zack Snyder (who retained directorial credit). Whedon has also worked as a composer (notably for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode "Once More, with Feeling" and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog) and comic book writer, both for comic book continuations of television series he created and for established franchises, such as Astonishing X-Men. Beginning in July 2020, multiple actors, producers, and writers spoke out against Whedon following the toxic workplace environment he had allegedly created in many of his projects. Whedon has denied any wrongdoing, while acknowledging that he can be "confrontational." Description above from the Wikipedia article Joss Whedon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Acting
2021Marvel Studios AssembledSelf (archive footage)
2020A Place Among the DeadJW
2017Here's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly'Self
2015Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondSelf
2015Another PeriodDuane Reade
2015Con ManSnow Guy
2014Captain America: The Winter SoldierMan on Escalator in Museum (uncredited)
2014Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!Self
2014Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV ShowSelf
2014Marvel Studios: Assembling a UniverseSelf
2014Sock or Hat?Self
2012Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary SpecialSelf
2012The Avengers: A Visual JourneySelf
2012Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic UniverseSelf
2011Warren Ellis: Captured GhostsSelf
2011Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeSelf
2009This American Life - Return to the Scene of the CrimeJoss Whedon
2007Star Wars: The Legacy RevealedSelf
2007The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogSelf
2006Done the ImpossibleSelf
2005Robot ChickenJoss Whedon / Cowboy / Scientist (voice)
2005Robot ChickenJoss Whedon / Randy's Friend / FCC Member (voice)
2005Robot ChickenJoss Whedon / Oompa Loompa / Father (voice)
2004Veronica MarsDouglas
2004Best Week Ever
2004TV Revolution
2002The Alien SagaSelf
1999AngelNumfar
1999RoveSelf
1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerNewscaster (uncredited)
Production
2021The NeversExecutive Producer
2016Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: SlingshotExecutive Producer
2014In Your EyesExecutive Producer
2013Much Ado About NothingProducer
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Executive Producer
2012The Cabin in the WoodsProducer
2011Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeProducer
2009DollhouseProducer
2008Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogProducer
2002FireflyProducer
1999AngelProducer
1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerExecutive Producer
1990ParenthoodProducer
Directing
2021The NeversDirector
2017UNLOCKEDDirector
2015Avengers: Age of UltronDirector
2013Much Ado About NothingDirector
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Director
2012The AvengersDirector
2012The Cabin in the WoodsSecond Unit Director
2009GleeDirector
2009DollhouseDirector
2008Commentary! The MusicalDirector
2008Buffy the Animated SeriesDirector
2008Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogDirector
2005SerenityDirector
2005The OfficeDirector
2002FireflyDirector
1999AngelDirector
1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerDirector
Writing
2021The NeversWriter
2017UNLOCKEDWriter
2017Justice LeagueScreenplay
2015Avengers: Age of UltronWriter
2014In Your EyesWriter
2013Astonishing X-Men: UnstoppableWriter
2013Live Action Toy StoryOriginal Story
2013Much Ado About NothingScreenplay
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Writer
2012The Cabin in the WoodsScreenplay
2012The AvengersScreenplay
2012The AvengersStory
2012Astonishing X-Men: DangerousWriter
2012Astonishing X-Men: TornWriter
2011Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeWriter
2010Astonishing X-Men: GiftedWriter
2010Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Motion ComicWriter
2009DollhouseWriter
2008Commentary! The MusicalWriter
2008Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogWriter
2008Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogLyricist
2005SerenityAuthor
2005SerenityWriter
2002FireflyWriter
2001Atlantis: The Lost EmpireStory
2000Titan A.E.Screenplay
1999AngelWriter
1999AngelStory
1997Alien ResurrectionWriter
1997Buffy the Vampire LayerCharacters
1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerWriter
1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerStory
1995Toy StoryScreenplay
1992Buffy the Vampire SlayerWriter
1990ParenthoodWriter
1988RoseanneWriter
Crew
2021WandaVisionThanks
2013Iron Man 3Thanks
2002ChanceThanks