Joss Whedon

Writing

Born June 23, 1964 · New York City, New York, USA

Also known as Joseph Hill Whedon

Biography

Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American filmmaker, comic book writer, and composer. He is best known as the creator of several television series: the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and its spinoff Angel (1999–2004), the short-lived space Western Firefly (2002), the Internet musical miniseries Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008), the science fiction drama Dollhouse (2009–2010), the Marvel Cinematic Universe films The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020), and the science fiction drama The Nevers (2021).

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Awards & recognition

Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2013
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2009
Bradbury Award · 2008
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2006
Prometheus Award - Special Award · 2006

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Nebula Award — Best Script · 2005
Hugo Award — Best Graphic Story · 2009 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2006 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2005 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 2002 · nominated
Nebula Award — Best Script · 2001 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 2000 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1996 · nominated
Eisner Award — Best Writer · nominated