- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 23, 1964
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York, USA
Joss Whedon
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 fict…
Filmography
tvThe Nevers
2021 · Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Creator
tvMarvel Studios Assembled
2021 · Self (archive footage)
tvWandaVision
2021 · Thanks
movieA Place Among the Dead
2020 · JW
movieJustice League
2017 · Screenplay
movieHere's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly'
2017 · Self
movieUNLOCKED
2017 · Writer, Director
tvMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot
2016 · Executive Producer
movieToy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
2015 · Self
tvCon Man
2015 · Snow Guy
tvAnother Period
2015 · Duane Reade
movieAvengers: Age of Ultron
2015 · Writer, Director
movieMarvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
2014 · Self
movieShowrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
2014 · Self
tvSock or Hat?
2014 · Self
movieIn Your Eyes
2014 · Writer, Executive Producer
movieCaptain America: The Winter Soldier
2014 · Man on Escalator in Museum (uncredited)
movieMarvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014 · Self
movieAstonishing X-Men: Unstoppable
2013 · Writer
tvMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
movieMuch Ado About Nothing
2013 · Director, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay
movieIron Man 3
2013 · Thanks
movieLive Action Toy Story
2013 · Original Story
movieBrowncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special
2012 · Self
movieThe Avengers: A Visual Journey
2012 · Self
movieMarvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe
2012 · Self
movieAstonishing X-Men: Torn
2012 · Writer
movieThe Avengers
2012 · Screenplay, Story, Director
movieThe Cabin in the Woods
2012 · Screenplay, Producer, Second Unit Director
movieAstonishing X-Men: Dangerous
2012 · Writer
movieWarren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
2011 · Self
movieComic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
2011 · Self, Producer, Writer
movieAstonishing X-Men: Gifted
2010 · Writer
tvBuffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Motion Comic
2010 · Writer, Creator
tvGlee
2009 · Director
movieThis American Life - Return to the Scene of the Crime
2009 · Joss Whedon
tvDollhouse
2009 · Director, Producer, Writer, Creator
movieCommentary! The Musical
2008 · Director, Writer
tvBuffy the Animated Series
2008 · Director, Creator
tvDr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008 · Music, Producer, Writer, Director, Lyricist, Creator
movieThe Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2007 · Self
movieStar Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2007 · Self
movieDone the Impossible
2006 · Self
movieSerenity
2005 · Author, Director, Writer
tvThe Office
2005 · Director
tvRobot Chicken
2005 · Joss Whedon / Cowboy / Scientist (voice), Joss Whedon / Randy's Friend / FCC Member (voice), Joss Whedon / Oompa Loompa / Father (voice)
tvVeronica Mars
2004 · Douglas
TV Revolution
tvTV Revolution
2004
tvBest Week Ever
2004
movieThe Alien Saga
2002 · Self
movieChance
2002 · Thanks
tvFirefly
2002 · Writer, Director, Producer, Creator
movieAtlantis: The Lost Empire
2001 · Story
movieTitan A.E.
2000 · Screenplay
tvAngel
1999 · Numfar, Producer, Writer, Director, Story, Creator
tvRove
1999 · Self
movieThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · Songs
movieAlien Resurrection
1997 · Writer
tvBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997 · Newscaster (uncredited), Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Story, Creator
movieBuffy the Vampire Layer
1997 · Characters
movieToy Story
1995 · Screenplay
movieBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1992 · Writer
tvParenthood
1990 · Writer, Producer
tvRoseanne
1988 · Writer