Joss Whedon
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Summary
Joss Whedon was born on June 23, 1964[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], television director[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,051 views/month, #3,650 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 23, 1964[9]
- Father: Tom Whedon[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], science fiction writer[14], novelist[15], director[16], actor[17], cartoonist[18], television actor[19], animator[20], television producer[21], producer[22], comics writer[23]
- Educated at: Wesleyan University[24], Winchester College[25]
- Notable work: Serenityverse[26], Buffyverse[27]
- Award received: Prometheus Award - Special Award[28], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[29], Nebula Award for Best Script[30], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[31], Bradbury Award[32]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[33]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[34], humanism[35], secular humanism[36]
- Influenced by: Ray Bradbury[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Commons category: Joss Whedon[39]
- Residence: New York City[40]
- Handedness: left-handedness[41]
- Family name: Whedon[42]
- Given name: Joseph[43], Joss[44], Hill[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joss Whedon[46], Category:Works by Joss Whedon[47]
- Commons gallery: Joss Whedon[48]
- Filmography: Joss Whedon filmography[49]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[50], Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: US[53]
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Began / founded: 1964-06-23[54]
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Community tags: director, screen writer[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 00b82d40-1abc-4139-be19-e64243c698cb[56]
Why It Matters
Joss Whedon has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Works attributed to him include Tales of the Vampires[59], a comic book series[60] and Tales of the Slayers[61], a graphic novel[62].
FAQs
Where was Joss Whedon born?
Joss Whedon's place of birth was New York City[2].
Who were Joss Whedon's parents?
Joss Whedon's father was Tom Whedon[10].
What did Joss Whedon do for work?
Joss Whedon worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], television director[6], and composer[7].
Where did Joss Whedon go to school?
Joss Whedon was educated at Wesleyan University[24] and Winchester College[25].
What awards did Joss Whedon receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Special Award[28], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[29], Nebula Award for Best Script[30], and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[31].