Joss Whedon
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Joss Whedon
Summary
Joss Whedon is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 23, 1964[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], television director[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,224 views/month, #3,650 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Joss Whedon was born in New York City[2].
- Joss Whedon was born on June 23, 1964[3].
- Joss Whedon was born on January 23, 1964[10].
- Joss Whedon's father was Tom Whedon[11].
- Joss Whedon held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Joss Whedon's native language[13].
- Joss Whedon worked as a film director[4].
- Joss Whedon worked as a screenwriter[5].
- Joss Whedon worked as a film producer[6].
- Joss Whedon's professions included television director[7].
- Joss Whedon's professions included composer[8].
- Joss Whedon's professions included writer[14].
- Joss Whedon was educated at Wesleyan University[15].
- Joss Whedon's education included a stint at Winchester College[16].
- A notable work attributed to Joss Whedon is Serenityverse[17].
- A notable work attributed to Joss Whedon is Buffyverse[18].
- Joss Whedon received the Prometheus Award - Special Award[19].
- Joss Whedon received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[20].
- Joss Whedon received the Nebula Award for Best Script[21].
- Joss Whedon received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[22].
- Joss Whedon received the Bradbury Award[23].
- Joss Whedon received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[24].
- Joss Whedon was a member of Writers Guild of America West[25].
- Joss Whedon's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
- Joss Whedon's religion is recorded as humanism[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1964-06-23[30]
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Community tags: director, screen writer[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 00b82d40-1abc-4139-be19-e64243c698cb[32]
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Origins and Family
Joss Whedon was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1964[3] and January 23, 1964[10]. His father was Tom Whedon[11]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at Wesleyan University[15], a university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1831[35] and Winchester College[16], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1382[38], headquartered in Winchester[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], television director[7], composer[8], and writer[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Serenityverse[17], a fictional universe[40] and Buffyverse[18], a fictional universe[41], founded in 1992[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Prometheus Award - Special Award[19]; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[20], a dramatic presentation award[43], founded in 2003[44]; Nebula Award for Best Script[21], an award for best screenplay[45], in United States[46], founded in 1974[47]; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[22], a dramatic presentation award[48], founded in 2003[49]; and Bradbury Award[23], a science fiction award[50], founded in 1992[51].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include atheism[26], a world view[52]; humanism[27], a world view[53]; and secular humanism[54], a world view[55].
Why It Matters
Joss Whedon ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,224 views/month, #3,650 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include Tales of the Vampires[58], a comic book series[59] and Tales of the Slayers[60], a graphic novel[61].
FAQs
Where was Joss Whedon born?
Born in New York City[2], Joss Whedon…
Who were Joss Whedon's parents?
Joss Whedon's father was Tom Whedon[11].
What did Joss Whedon do for work?
Joss Whedon worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], television director[7], and composer[8].
Where did Joss Whedon go to school?
Joss Whedon was educated at Wesleyan University[15] and Winchester College[16].
What awards did Joss Whedon receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Special Award[19], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[20], Nebula Award for Best Script[21], and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[22].