- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 7, 1978
- Place of Birth
- Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Jeff Nichols
Jeff Nichols (born December 7, 1978; Little Rock) is an American filmmaker, writer and producer. His films are characterized by their Southern United States backdrop and ambience. He is also known for his longstanding collaboration with actor Michael Shannon, who has appeared in all of his feature films to date. After studying filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Nichols moved into the independent filmmaking scene with Shotgun Stories (2007). He went on to direct the critically acclaimed films Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and Loving (also 2016).
Filmography
movieLove Letter to Texas
2026 · Director, Writer
movieTrain Dreams
2025 · Thanks
movieEric LaRue
2025 · Executive Producer
movieA Texas Mermaid Movie
2024 · Executive Producer
movieThe Bikeriders
2024 · Director, Writer
Martin Scorsese Presents Jeff Nichols
movieMartin Scorsese Presents Jeff Nichols
2019
movieLoving
2016 · Writer, Director
movieIn the Radiant City
2016 · Producer
movieMidnight Special
2016 · Director, Screenplay
movieHellion
2014 · Executive Producer
movieMud
2013 · Writer, Director
movieTake Shelter
2011 · Director, Writer
movieShotgun Stories
2007 · Director, Producer, Writer
movieCome Early Morning
2006 · Lee Young
movieBe Here to Love Me
2004 · Production Manager
Noble Chrome Pirates
movieNoble Chrome Pirates
2001 · Writer, Director
Alien Nation
movieAlien Nation
— · Screenplay, Director
The Passenger
movieThe Passenger
— · Director
Stella Maris
movieStella Maris
— · Director
movieYankee Comandante
— · Screenplay, Director
movieKing Snake
— · Director, Producer, Writer
Long Way Back Home
movieLong Way Back Home
— · Director