11/29/1954
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA:
American filmmaker Joel David Coen is known for writing, directing and producing films jointly with his brother Ethan Coen; professionally they are known as the Coen brothers. In 1984, the brothers wrote and directed Blood Simple, their first film together. The film was well received and won awards for Joel's direction at both the Sundance and Independent Spirit awards. The brothers were recognized for their talents having been nominated for a number of awards and achievements. No Country for Old Men (2007) won them the Oscar for Best Achievement in Directing, and Best Motion Picture of the Year, as well as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Award for best director. They were also awarded the Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen for Fargo (1996). Joel has been married to actress Frances McDormand since 1984. They adopted a son from Paraguay, named Pedro McDormand Coen.
Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called (2022) Himself |
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Is This Water? (2020) Himself (voice) |
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The Way of Folk (2016) |
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Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis' (2014) Self |
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A Special Day (2012) Self |
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No Country for Old Men: Josh Brolin's Unauthorized Behind the Scenes (2008) Self |
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Diary of a Country Sheriff (2008) Himself |
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Minnesota Nice (2003) Self |
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Down from the Mountain (2001) Self |
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The Coen Brothers (2000) Self |
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The Making of 'The Big Lebowski' (1998) Self |
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Darkman (1990) Oldsmobile Driver (uncredited) |
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Stephen King's World of Horror (1989) Self |
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Spies Like Us (1985) Drive-In Security |
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Crimewave (1985) Reporter at execution (uncredited) |