Joel Coen

About

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 production credit until The Ladykillers (2004). From then on, they would be credited as directors and producers and shared editing credits under the alias Roderick Jaynes. The duo started directing...

Known for

FargoSeries • 2014No Country for Old MenMovie • 2007The Big LebowskiMovie • 1998The Shape of WaterMovie • 2017Burn After ReadingMovie • 2008The Evil DeadMovie • 1983Bridge of SpiesMovie • 2015Miller's CrossingMovie • 1990Blood SimpleMovie • 1985FargoMovie • 1996HBO First LookSeries • 1992Hail, Caesar!Movie • 2016The Tragedy of MacbethMovie • 2021A Serious ManMovie • 2009EddingtonMovie • 2025O Brother, Where Art Thou?Movie • 2000The LadykillersMovie • 2004UnbrokenMovie • 2014True GritMovie • 2010Inside Llewyn DavisMovie • 2013The Ballad of Buster ScruggsMovie • 2018Raising ArizonaMovie • 1987Intolerable CrueltyMovie • 2003SuburbiconMovie • 2017