JAMES GUNN
James Gunn
Gender: Male
Known for: Writing
Birthday: August 5, 1966
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Biography
James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
Filmography
Starring
Self - Host
2025·
SupermanTypewriting Monkeys (uncredited)
2024·
Grave ConversationsSelf
Self
2023·
MPowerSelf
Self - Writer / Director
Lamb-Shank (voice)
Self
2022·
I Am GrootWrist Watch Voice (voice)
2022·
Groot's PursuitWrist Watch Voice (voice)
2020·
VHS Massacre TooSelf
2019·
Harley QuinnJames Gunn (voice)
2015·
Con ManRaaker 2.0
Self - Guest
2014·
Sock or Hat?Self
Maskless Sakaaran
2013·
Rick and MortyJames Gunn (voice)
2012·
HollistonJohn Anguish
Self
2010·
SuperDemonswill
Self
Self
2008·
James Gunn's PG PornJames Gunn, Lance the Mechanic, Linus
2008·
Scream QueensSelf - Judge
2008·
Humanzee!James
Self
2006·
Done the ImpossibleSelf
2006·
SlitherHank (uncredited)
2004·
LolliLoveJames Gunn
Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
Riley (voice)
2003·
The GhoulsDet. Cotton
Scott
Dr. Flem Hocking
2000·
Big BrotherSelf - Guest
2000·
The SpecialsMinute Man
1996·
Tromeo & JulietFound a Peanut Father
1984·
Jeopardy!Self - Clue Presenter
Production
TBA·
KryptoExecutive Producer
TBA·
Absolute BatmanExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
TBA·
Mister MiracleExecutive Producer
2027·
Man of TomorrowProducer, Writer, Director
2026·
LanternsExecutive Producer
TBA·
Sgt. RockProducer
Producer
2028·
Dynamic DuoProducer
2027·
The Batman: Part IIExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2026·
ClayfaceProducer
Creator
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2025·
LockedThanks
2024·
Creature CommandosCreator, Executive Producer, Writer
2024·
DC Metal ForceExecutive Producer
2024·
Beast Boy: Lone WolfExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2022·
PeacemakerCreator, Executive Producer, Director, Writer
Original Series Creator
2022·
I Am GrootExecutive Producer
2019·
Mutant BlastCharacters
Producer
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Additional Dialogue, Executive Producer
2017·
The Big SickThanks
Director, Script Supervisor, Writer
Characters
Writer, Director
2008·
James Gunn's PG PornCreator, Director, Executive Producer, Writer
2008·
Doggie HeavenExecutive Producer
2000·
Troma's Edge TVWriter, Director
1999·
Terror FirmerOriginal Story
1997·
The Tromaville CafeCreator
1996·
Tromeo & JulietExecutive In Charge Of Production, Screenplay, Assistant Director
1961·
The InvestigatorsTeleplay
TBA·
Teen TitansProducer
Producer
2026·
SupergirlProducer
Producer
2026·
Coyote vs ACMEScreenstory, Producer
2025·
SupermanDirector, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Producer
Director, Writer
2022·
Groot's PursuitExecutive Producer
2022·
The Little GuyExecutive Producer
2022·
Magnum OpusExecutive Producer
2022·
Groot Takes a BathExecutive Producer
2022·
Groot's First StepsExecutive Producer
2021·
The Suicide SquadDirector, Writer
2019·
BrightburnProducer
2019·
Avengers: EndgameExecutive Producer
2017·
The Belko ExperimentProducer, Writer
2016·
Doctor StrangeAdditional Writing
2013·
Movie 43Writer, Director
2010·
SuperDirector, Writer
2008·
Sparky & MikaelaExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
2008·
Humanzee!Executive Producer, Director, Writer
2007·
We Own the NightThanks
2006·
SlitherDirector, Writer
Co-Producer, Writer
2004·
LolliLoveExecutive Producer
2004·
Dawn of the DeadScreenplay
Co-Executive Producer
2002·
Scooby-DooStory, Screenplay
2000·
The SpecialsCo-Producer, Writer
1997·
Hamster PSADirector, Writer