John Carney

Director, Writer, Producer, Composer, Actor

January 1, 1972 (54 years)
John Carney (born January 1, 1972) is an Irish film filmmaker and lyricist, who specialises in musical drama films. He is best known as the showrunner and executive producer of Modern Love on Amazon Prime Video, as well as for his films Once (2007), Begin Again (2013), and Sing Street (2016). He is also a co-creator of the Irish TV drama series Bachelors Walk.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Begin Again
    Begin Again2013
  • Sensation
    Sensation2011

Known For

  • Once
    Once2007
  • Begin Again
    Begin Again2013
  • Sing Street
    Sing Street2016
  • Modern Love
    Modern Love2 seasons
  • Flora and Son
    Flora and Son2023
  • Modern Love Mumbai
    Modern Love Mumbai1 season
  • On the Edge
    On the Edge2001
  • Power Ballad
    Power Ballad2026
  • Bachelors Walk
    Bachelors Walk3 seasons

Featured Videos

  • Flora And Son: Creating 'High Life' With John Carney And Gary Clark
    Flora And Son: Creating 'High Life' With John Carney And Gary ClarkFlora and SonOct 6, 2023
  • John Carney On How This Film Fulfills All Of His Childhood Dreams
    John Carney On How This Film Fulfills All Of His Childhood DreamsSing StreetApr 13, 2016

Filmography

2026
2023
2019
2016
2013
2009
Zonad · as Screenplay
2006
Once · as Screenplay
2001
2001

2026
2023
2022
Modern Love Amsterdam · as Executive Producer
2022
Modern Love Hyderabad · as Executive Producer
2022
Modern Love Mumbai · as Executive Producer
2019
Modern Love · as Executive Producer
2016

2026
Power Ballad · as Composer
2023
Flora and Son · as Composer
2010
Sensation · as Original Music ComposerOn Plex
2001
On the Edge · as Original Music Composer

2006

2017
Making Sing Street · as Self - Writer & Director