David Gordon Green facts for kids
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David Gordon Green
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Green at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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| Born | April 9, 1975 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of North Carolina School of the Arts |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
David Gordon Green is an American filmmaker. He was born on April 9, 1975. He is known for directing many different kinds of movies and TV shows.
Green started making films in 1997. He first became known for his independent movie George Washington in 2000. He also made other serious films like All the Real Girls (2003) and Snow Angels (2007). He often wrote or co-wrote these early movies himself.
Later, Green started directing big Hollywood comedies. These included Pineapple Express (2008), Your Highness, and The Sitter (both 2011). He also directed episodes for popular TV shows. These include Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones.
More recently, Green has directed horror films. He made a trilogy for the famous Halloween series. These were Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022). He also directed The Exorcist: Believer in 2023.
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Early Life
David Gordon Green was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in Richardson, Texas. He is one of four children in his family.
His mother, Jean Ann, was a Lamaze instructor. His father, Hubert Gordon Green, Jr., was a medical school dean. Green went to Richardson High School. He then studied film directing at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Today, he lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
Career Highlights
While he was still in college, Green made two short films. These were called Pleasant Grove and Physical Pinball. His first full movie was George Washington in 2000. Critics really liked this film.
He continued to make independent dramas. These included All the Real Girls (2003) and Undertow (2004). In 2007, he directed Snow Angels. This movie starred Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale.
In 2008, Green started directing bigger movies. He directed the comedy Pineapple Express. He also directed many episodes of the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down. In 2011, he directed two more comedies, Your Highness and The Sitter.
Green returned to independent films for a short time. He directed and co-wrote Prince Avalanche and Joe in 2013. He also made Manglehorn (2014) and Stronger (2017).
In 2018, Green directed the horror movie Halloween. He also co-wrote it with Danny McBride. This movie was a big hit. He then directed two more Halloween movies: Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022).
In 2020, it was announced that Green would direct a new Exorcist movie. This film, The Exorcist: Believer, came out in October 2023. His most recent film is the Christmas comedy Nutcrackers. It was shown at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Influences
David Gordon Green has some favorite movies that inspire him. These include Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Many people think his films are influenced by another Texas director, Terrence Malick. Malick even helped produce Green's 2004 film Undertow.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2000 | George Washington | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2003 | All the Real Girls | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2004 | Undertow | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2007 | Snow Angels | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | Yes | No | No |
| 2011 | Your Highness | Yes | No | No |
| The Sitter | Yes | No | No | |
| 2013 | Prince Avalanche | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Joe | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2014 | Manglehorn | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2015 | Our Brand Is Crisis | Yes | No | No |
| 2016 | Goat | No | Yes | No |
| 2017 | Stronger | Yes | No | No |
| 2018 | Halloween | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| 2021 | Halloween Kills | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| 2022 | Halloween Ends | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| 2023 | The Exorcist: Believer | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| 2024 | Nutcrackers | Yes | No | Executive |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2022 | The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent | Himself |
| Bones and All | Brad | |
| 2023 | I'm a Virgo | Bartender |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Director | Executive Producer |
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| 2009-2013 | Eastbound & Down | Yes | Yes | 12 episodes |
| 2011 | Good Vibes | No | Yes | Also writer and co-creator |
| 2014 | Chozen | No | Yes | |
| 2014-2017 | Red Oaks | Yes | Yes | 6 episodes |
| 2016-2017 | Vice Principals | Yes | Yes | 8 episodes |
| 2017 | There's... Johnny! | Yes | Yes | Episodes "Andy Goes to Hollywood" and "Dog Day Afternoon" |
| Tarantula | No | Yes | ||
| 2019-present | The Righteous Gemstones | Yes | Yes | 9 episodes |
| 2019 | Dickinson | Yes | Yes | Episodes "Because I could not stop" and "I have never seen 'Volcanoes'" |
| 2020 | Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet | Yes | Yes | Episodes "Pilot", "The Casino" and "The Convention" |
| 2021 | The ... of College Girls | Yes | Yes | Episode: "Welcome to Essex" |
| 2023 | Telemarketers | No | Yes | |
| 2025 | Scarpetta | Yes | Yes |
Images for kids
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Green at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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Green at the 2013 Deauville American Film Festival
See also
- David Gordon Green's unrealized projects
