Joel Coen
Known for
Directing
Born
November 29, 1954 (age 71)
Birthplace
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Biography
Joel Daniel Coen (born November 29, 1954) is an American filmmaker, working with his brother, Ethan Coen, together known as the Coen brothers(/ˈkoʊən/). Their films span many genres and styles, which they frequently subvert or parody. Among their most acclaimed works are Blood Simple (1984), Raising Arizona (1987), Miller's Crossing (1990), Barton Fink (1991), Fargo (1996), The Big Lebowski (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), No Country for Old Men (2007), A Serious Man (2009), True Grit (2010) and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).
The brothers generally write, direct and produce their films jointly. However, due to regulations, Joel received sole directing credit while Ethan received sole...
Best known work
No Country for Old Men
2007
The Shape of Water
2017
The Big Lebowski
1998
Fargo
1996
Bridge of Spies
2015
True Grit
2010
Burn After Reading
2008
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
2000
The Evil Dead
1983
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
2018Filmography
TBA
Jack of SpadesDirector, Editor, Producer, Screenplay
2025
The Coen Brothers Storyas Self
2025
The Bend in the RiverExecutive Producer
2025
EddingtonThanks
2022
2021
The Tragedy of MacbethProducer, Screenplay, Editor, Director
2019
The Jesus RollsCharacters
2018
The Ballad of Buster ScruggsDirector, Producer, Editor, Writer
2017
The Shape of WaterThanks
2017
SuburbiconWriter
2016
Shooting 'Blood Simple'as Self
2016
2016
Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux FallsExecutive Producer
2016
Hail, Caesar!Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
2016
The Way of Folkas Self, Thanks
2015
2015
Bridge of SpiesWriter
2014
UnbrokenScreenplay
2014
2014
Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'as Self
2013
2013
Inside Llewyn DavisDirector, Producer, Writer, Editor, Songs
2012
A Special Dayas Self
2012
GambitWriter
2010
True GritScreenplay, Director, Producer, Editor