![Director, Screenwriter and Producer Joss Whedon](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/joss-whedon.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Director, Screenwriter and Producer
Biography: Joss Whedon is an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for creating the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) and for his work on blockbuster films including The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
Whedon's career began with writing gigs on television shows like Roseanne and script doctoring for films such as Speed and Twister. His breakout success came with the creation of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He later expanded the show's universe with the spinoff Angel (1999-2004) and through his work as a comic book writer.
Whedon's later career involved creating the TV series Firefly (2002), which led to the film Serenity (2005), and Dollhouse (2009-2010). His work with Marvel Studios on The Avengers series earned widespread acclaim. Additionally, he directed Justice League (2017), stepping in for Zack Snyder.
Whedon married Kai Cole in 1995 and divorced in 2016. He later married Heather Horton in 2021. He identifies as an atheist, existentialist, and humanist. Whedon has been vocal about his political views, including his support for feminism, though he faced accusations that contradicted this stance. His reputation has been affected by claims of workplace harassment and unprofessional conduct.
Born: June 23, 1964
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Age: 60 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Historical Events
- 1997-03-10 "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" created by Joss Whedon and starring Sarah Michelle Geller premieres on WB Television Network
- 2012-04-11 "The Avengers", directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles, California
- 2013-05-26 Joss Whedon is awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters from Wesleyan University
- 2015-04-13 "Avengers: Age of Ultron", directed by Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles, California
- 2018-07-13 HBO announces that it has obtained the rights to "The Nevers," a project by Joss Whedon
- 2018-07-21 Re-boot of TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" announced with creator Joss Whedon as executive producer
- 2020-11-25 HBO announces Joss Whedon's exit from the project "The Nevers"