Person
James Gunn
Actor · Director · Writer· St. Louis, Missouri, USA
James Gunn, born in 1966, has carved a distinctive niche in the film industry, transitioning from Troma Entertainment’s Tromeo and Juliet in 1996 to the helm of major franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad. His eclectic portfolio includes horror-comedies Slither and Super, as well as the DC Universe reboot, where he co-produced and executive produced every film and series. Beyond directing, Gunn has written and produced for projects ranging from the Scooby-Doo franchise to the surreal web series James Gunn's PG Porn and the HBO Max series Peacemaker, showcasing his versatility and irreverent humor.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
80 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | The Batman: Part II | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2028 | Dynamic Duo | Producer | Film |
| 2027 | Man of Tomorrow | Director | Film |
| 2027 | Man of Tomorrow | Writer | Film |
| 2027 | Man of Tomorrow | Producer | Film |
| 2026 | American Villain | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2026 | Lanterns | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2026 | Coyote vs. Acme | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2026 | Clayface | Producer | Film |
| 2026 | Supergirl | Producer | Film |
| 2025 | Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn | Self - Host | TV |
| 2025 | Peacemaker: Season 2 | Director | Film |
| 2025 | Superman | Director | Film |
| 2025 | Peacemaker: Season 2 | Writer | Film |
| 2025 | Superman | Writer | Film |
| 2025 | Peacemaker: Season 2 | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2025 | Superman | Producer | Film |
| 2025 | Krypto Saves the Day!: Package Pandemonium | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2024 | DC Metal Force | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2024 | Creature Commandos | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Director | Film |
| 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Writer | Film |
| 2023 | My Adventures with Superman | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2022 | Groot's Pursuit | Wrist Watch Voice (voice) | Film |
| 2022 | Peacemaker: Season 1 | Director | Film |
| 2022 | The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special | Director | Film |
| 2022 | Peacemaker: Season 1 | Writer | Film |
| 2022 | The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special | Writer | Film |
| 2022 | The Little Guy | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2022 | Groot's Pursuit | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2022 | Groot Takes a Bath | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2022 | Peacemaker: Season 1 | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2022 | Peacemaker | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2022 | The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2022 | Groot's First Steps | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2022 | Magnum Opus | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2021 | The Suicide Squad | Director | Film |
| 2021 | The Suicide Squad | Writer | Film |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Brightburn | Producer | Film |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Director | Film |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Writer | Film |
| 2017 | The Belko Experiment | Writer | Film |
| 2017 | The Belko Experiment | Producer | Film |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Director | Film |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Writer | Film |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Director | Film |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Writer | Film |
| 2010 | Super | Demonswill | Film |
| 2010 | Super | Director | Film |
| 2010 | Super | Writer | Film |
| 2009 | Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman | Self | Film |
| 2009 | Direct Your Own Damn Movie! | Self | Film |
| 2008 | James Gunn's PG Porn | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2008 | Doggie Heaven | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2006 | Done the Impossible | Self | Film |
| 2006 | Slither | Director | Film |
| 2006 | Slither | Writer | Film |
| 2004 | LolliLove | James Gunn | Film |
| 2004 | Tales from the Crapper | Self | Film |
| 2004 | Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed | Writer | Film |
| 2004 | LolliLove | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2004 | Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed | Co-Producer | Film |
| 2003 | The Ghouls | Det. Cotton | Film |
| 2003 | Melvin Goes to Dinner | Scott | Film |
| 2003 | Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over | Riley (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie' | Self | Film |
| 2001 | Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV | Dr. Flem Hocking | Film |
| 2000 | The Specials | Minute Man | Film |
| 2000 | The Specials | Writer | Film |
| 2000 | The Specials | Co-Producer | Film |
| 1996 | Tromeo & Juliet | Found a Peanut Father | Film |
| 1996 | Tromeo & Juliet | Executive In Charge Of Production | Film |
| 1960 | Because They're Young | Writer | Film |
| Booster Gold | Executive Producer | TV | |
| Mister Miracle | Executive Producer | TV | |
| Krypto | Executive Producer | TV | |
| Joker: Laugh Riot | Executive Producer | TV | |
| Sgt. Rock | Producer | Film |
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