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...
Known For
Complete Filmography

A Place Among the Dead
2020
as JW
An exploration of our cultural obsession with vampires and what they reveal about the human psyche.

Justice League
2017
Screenplay, Director
Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisti...

UNLOCKED
2017
Director, Writer
Filmed by Joss Whedon in support of Planned Parenthood. UNLOCKED highlights the vital role Planned Parenthood health centers play in the lives of mill...

Lurk
2017
Characters
In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer. This ...

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
2015
as Self
Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.

Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Director, Writer
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fat...

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
2014
as Self
In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics pub...

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
2014
as Self
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces ...

In Your Eyes
2014
Writer, Executive Producer
Two seemingly unconnected souls from different corners of the United States make a telepathic bond that allows them to see, hear and feel the other's ...

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2014
as Man on Escalator in Museum (uncredited)
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adju...

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014
as Self
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel...

Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable
2013
Writer
The X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it’s all over, nothing will ever be the same!

Much Ado About Nothing
2013
Director, Producer, Original Music Composer
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

Iron Man 3
2013
Thanks
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Live Action Toy Story
2013
Original Story
A shot-for-shot remake of Toy Story (1995), using real toys and actors instead of animation.

Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special
2012
as Self
Science Channel reunites Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and the entire renegade crew of the Serenity for the first time ever to provide the complete oral...

The Avengers: A Visual Journey
2012
as Self
Joss Whedon and others in interviews discussing the aims for this new franchise.

Astonishing X-Men: Torn
2012
Writer
Emma Frost's erratic behavior has the X-Men spinning in a non-stop downward spiral. Will an unlikely union be the final straw? After secretly lying in...

The Avengers
2012
Director, Screenplay, Story
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I...

The Cabin in the Woods
2012
Screenplay, Producer, Second Unit Director
A group of teens journey to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly controlled by technicians as part of a worldwide conspiracy wh...

Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous
2012
Writer
The tragic death of a student at the Xavier Institute reveals that a powerful enemy is working from inside the mansion to destroy the X-Men, an enemy ...

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
2011
as Self
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts is a feature-length documentary that takes an in depth look at the life, career and mind of the British comic book write...

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
2011
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
2011
Producer, Writer
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Astonishing X-Men: Gifted
2010
Writer
Cyclops and Emma Frost reform the X-Men to "astonish" the world. But when breaking news regarding a cure to the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airw...

This American Life - Return to the Scene of the Crime
2009
as Joss Whedon
In this cinematic masterpiece of cinema Ira Glass sits behind some radio gear and speaks into a microphone, to tell the stories of criminals, and the ...

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008
Director
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 42-minute tragicomic musical in three acts, each released separately. It tells the story of Dr. Horrible, an aspir...

Commentary! The Musical
2008
Writer, Director
The cast and crew of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) perform a "most uncommon" musical commentary track for the show, acting as exaggerated vers...

The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2007
as Self
The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2007
as Self
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It con...

Done the Impossible
2006
as Self
A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.

Serenity
2005
Director, Author, Writer
When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless mil...

The Alien Saga
2002
as Self
In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. T...

Chance
2002
Thanks
'Chance' is a black comedy about how hard it is to find "the one". Mostly told from the point-of-view of a young, sexually aggressive woman, named Cha...

Atlantis: The Lost Empire
2001
Story
A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlantis.

Titan A.E.
2000
Screenplay
A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are ben...

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Songs
The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daug...

Alien Resurrection
1997
Screenplay
Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises...

Toy Story
1995
Screenplay
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's he...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1992
Writer
Blonde, bouncy Buffy is your typical high school cheerleader. But all that changes when a strange man informs her she's been chosen by fate to kill va...