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Joss Whedon
Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, Composer, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn June 23, 1964 (61 years)
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."
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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."
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Known For
Joss Whedon Filmography
| 2021 | The Nevers (TV Series) |
| 2017 | Justice League · as Screenplay |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) |
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing · as Screenplay |
| 2012 | The Avengers · as Screenplay |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | The Cabin in the Woods · as Screenplay |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | |
| 2010 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Motion Comic (TV Series) |
| 2009 | Dollhouse (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Series) |
| 2004 | |
| 2002 | Firefly (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Titan A.E. · as Screenplay |
| 1999 | Angel (TV Series) |
| 1997 | |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Toy Story · as Screenplay |
| 1992 | |
| 1990 | Parenthood (TV Series) |
| 1988 | Roseanne (TV Series) |
| 2021 | The Nevers (TV Series) |
| 2015 | |
| 2013 | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2009 | Glee (TV Series) |
| 2009 | Dollhouse (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Buffy the Animated Series (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Series) |
| 2008 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | The Office (US) (TV Series) |
| 2002 | Firefly (TV Series) |
| 1999 | Angel (TV Series) |
| 1999 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) |
| 2020 | A Place Among the Dead · as Jw |
| 2015 | Con Man (TV Series) · as Snow Guy |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier · as Man On Escalator In Museum (uncredited) |
| 2013 | Another Period (TV Series) · as Duane Reade |
| 2011 | Husbands (TV Series) · as Wes |
| 2005 | Serenity · as Trade Agent |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken (TV Series) · as Joss Whedon / Oompa Loompa / Father (voice) |
| 2004 | Veronica Mars (TV Series) · as Douglas |
| 2004 | Best Week Ever (TV Series) |
| 2002 | Firefly (TV Series) · as Man At Funeral |
| 1999 | Angel (TV Series) · as Numfar |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) · as Newscaster (uncredited) |
| 2021 | The Nevers (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2014 | In Your Eyes · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Motion Comic (TV Series) |
| 2009 | Dollhouse (TV Series) |
| 2008 | The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog · as Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Animated Series · as Executive Producer |
| 2002 | Firefly (TV Series) |
| 1999 | Angel (TV Series) |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Unaired Pilot Presentation · as Executive Producer |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 1990 | Parenthood (TV Series) |
| 2021 | Marvel Studios: Assembled (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond · as Self |
| 2015 | A.M. Joy (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (TV Series) · as Joss Whedon |
| 2014 | Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop! · as Self |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe · as Self |
| 2013 | 2013 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts · as Self |
| 2011 | Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope · as Self |
| 2010 | Bandwagon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | This American Life Live! · as Self |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon · as Self |
| 2007 | 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2007 | Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed · as Self |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | CollegeHumor Shorts (TV Series) · as Joss Whedon |
| 2006 | A Filmmaker's Journey · as Self |
| 2005 | Re-Lighting the Firefly · as Self |
| 2005 | What's in a Firefly · as Self |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Sci Fi Inside: 'Serenity' · as Self |
| 2005 | 'Angel': The Final Season · as Self |
| 2004 | Bandwagon · as Joss Whedon |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | 'Angel': Season 4 Overview · as Self |
| 2003 | Serenity: The 10th Character · as Self |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | The 100 Greatest Scary Moments · as Self |
| 2003 | Buffy Goes to Work · as Self |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2002 | The 'Alien' Saga · as Self |
| 2002 | HypaSpace (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Buffy's Back - The E! Original Special · as Self |
| 1999 | Rove Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1989 | Troldspejlet (TV Series) · as Self - Director |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1971 | Film (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (TV Series) |
| 2013 | Aaf (TV Series) · as Scenario |
| 2013 | Toy Story (Live Action Fan Remake) · as Original Story |
| 2011 | The Cabin in the Woods · as Second Unit Director |
| 2009 | This American Life Live! · as Written By |
| 2005 | Serenity · as Author |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire · as Story |
| 1999 | Angel:Unaired Pilot · as Written By |
| 1998 | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride · as Songs |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Unaired Pilot Presentation · as Written By |