Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

1964-06-23 New York City, New York, USA 40 Credits

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...

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A Place Among the Dead

A Place Among the Dead

2020

as JW

2.5
Acting

An exploration of our cultural obsession with vampires and what they reveal about the human psyche.

Justice League

Justice League

2017

Screenplay, Director

6.1
Writing Directing

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

UNLOCKED

2017

Director, Writer

2.5
Directing Writing

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

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

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond

2015

as Self

6.8
Acting

Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age of Ultron

2015

Director, Writer

7.3
Directing Writing

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!

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!

2014

as Self

6.9
Acting

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

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

2014

as Self

6.4
Acting

“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

In Your Eyes

2014

Writer, Executive Producer

7.1
Writing Producing

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

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2014

as Man on Escalator in Museum (uncredited)

7.7
Acting

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

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

2014

as Self

6.9
Acting

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

Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable

2013

Writer

Writing

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

Much Ado About Nothing

2013

Director, Producer, Original Music Composer

6.8
Directing Producing Writing

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

Iron Man 3

2013

Thanks

6.9

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

Live Action Toy Story

2013

Original Story

9.0
Writing

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

Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special

Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special

2012

as Self

5.2
Acting

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

The Avengers: A Visual Journey

2012

as Self

8.0
Acting

Joss Whedon and others in interviews discussing the aims for this new franchise.

Astonishing X-Men: Torn

Astonishing X-Men: Torn

2012

Writer

7.3
Writing

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

The Avengers

2012

Director, Screenplay, Story

7.8
Directing Writing

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

The Cabin in the Woods

2012

Screenplay, Producer, Second Unit Director

6.6
Writing Producing Directing

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

Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous

2012

Writer

7.8
Writing

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

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts

2011

as Self

6.8
Acting

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

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011

as Self

6.9
Acting

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

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011

Producer, Writer

6.9
Producing Writing

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

Astonishing X-Men: Gifted

2010

Writer

8.0
Writing

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

This American Life - Return to the Scene of the Crime

2009

as Joss Whedon

Acting

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

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2008

Director

6.9
Directing

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

Commentary! The Musical

2008

Writer, Director

5.2
Writing Directing

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

The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2007

as Self

7.5
Acting

The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007

as Self

7.2
Acting

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

Done the Impossible

2006

as Self

5.9
Acting

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

Serenity

2005

Director, Author, Writer

7.4
Directing Writing

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

The Alien Saga

2002

as Self

6.6
Acting

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

Chance

2002

Thanks

6.2

'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

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001

Story

7.0
Writing

A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlantis.

Titan A.E.

Titan A.E.

2000

Screenplay

6.6
Writing

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

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

Songs

6.9

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

Alien Resurrection

1997

Screenplay

6.2
Writing

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

Toy Story

1995

Screenplay

8.0
Writing

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

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1992

Writer

5.6
Writing

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...