Joe Swanberg
Known for Directing · 65 credits
- Born
- 1981-08-31 (age 44)
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- Джо Сванберг · The Shumanski Brothers · Bernard Shumanski · Harry Shumanski · Richard Shumanski
Biography
Joe Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film movement. His films often focus on relationships, sex, technology, and the filmmaking process, and include V/H/S (2012), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), Win It All (2017), Digging For Fire (2015), and Nights and Weekends (2008), the last of which was co-directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (62)
You're Next
2013
as Drake Davison
V/H/S
2012
as Sam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
Loafers
2026
as Cameron's Boss
Invention
2025
as John
The Sacrament
2014
as Jake
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
2009
as Hazmat Team
Drinking Buddies
2013
as Angry Car Guy
Proxy
2014
as Patrick Michaels
Be Good
2012
as Joe
Happy Christmas
2014
as Jeff
Blackmail Boys
2010
Invader
2024
as Invader
Bloomin Mud Shuffle
2015
as Brock
Quiet City
2007
as Adam
Stage Brother
2012
as Self
Hohokam
2007
as The Jeffery
Art History
2011
as Sam
Autoerotic
2011
Audrey the Trainwreck
2010
as Jeremy Roth
Regional Bloodshed
2016
as self
The Roast of Caveh Zahedi
2026
as Self
Joshy
2016
as Aaron
Uncle Kent 2
2016
as Joe
You Wont Miss Me
2009
Kissing on the Mouth
2005
as Patrick
Chasing the Party
2025
as Staten
Nights and Weekends
2008
as James
Offseason
2022
as George Darrow
The Zone
2011
as Director
Good Guy with a Gun
2022
as Tom Greenwood
Paintbrush
2008
Uncle Kent
2011
as Joe
Silver Bullets
2011
as Ethan
Coven of the Black Cube
2024
as Officer Lindley
Nobody Likes You as Much as I Do
2019
as Pauly
Bless Me Father
2001
as Father Sexy
A Horrible Way to Die
2010
as Kevin
24 Exposures
2013
as Literary Agent
Caitlin Plays Herself
2011
as Joe
Cats and Trees
2012
as Al
Marriage Material
2012
Blackout
2023
as Stuart
The Timebox Twins
2007
as Boy
LOL
2006
as Tim
Empire Builder
2012
as The Husband
Birthday Suit
2009
What Fun We Were Having: 4 Stories About Date Rape
2011
Thou Wast Mild and Lovely
2014
as Akin
Lace Crater
2015
as Dean
Fast Star Wellness
90 Years of the Music Box Theatre
2019
as Self
Joe Swanberg's Quiet City
as Charlie
White Reindeer
2013
as George
Grammy's
2007
as Clarence
The Mountain, the River and the Road
2009
Killing the canary
as Chris
Detonator
2013
as Sid
Everyone Says I Look Just Like Her
2010
as Brandon
Flames
2017
as Joe Swanberg
The Kings of Yorktown
2013
as Bartender
There
2015
as Toth
Present Company
2008
as Archibald King
About Joe Swanberg
Joe Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film movement. His films often focus on relationships, sex, technology, and the filmmaking process, and include V/H/S (2012), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), Win It All (2017), Digging For Fire (2015), and Nights and Weekends (2008), the last of which was co-directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig. With 65 credits spanning from 2001 to 2026, Joe Swanberg has appeared in 62 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joe Swanberg Movies
- You're Next (2013) — as Drake Davison
- V/H/S (2012) — as Sam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
- Loafers (2026) — as Cameron's Boss
- Invention (2025) — as John
- The Sacrament (2014) — as Jake
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