James Gunn

James Gunn

Born: August 5, 1966
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker, executive and actor. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1997). 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). In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn to become co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios.

He also wrote and directed the web series James Gunn's PG Porn (2008–2009), the HBO Max original series Peacemaker (2022–present), and the Disney+ original special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). Other projects he is known for is writing for the 2004 remake of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978), writing the live-action adaptation of Scooby Doo (2002), and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), writing and producing the horror-action film The Belko Experiment (2016), producing the superhero-horror film Brightburn (2019), and contributing to comedy-anthology film Movie 43 (2013) (directing the segment "Beezel") and the 2012 hack-and-slash video game Lollipop Chainsaw.

Description above from the Wikipedia article James Gunn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies for James Gunn...

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Title: Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Character: Self - Writer / Director
Released: September 13, 2023
Type: Movie
Join visionary director James Gunn and superstars such as Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña as they recount how “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was conceived, shaped, and delivered to the world. And stand alongside the cast and crew in the emotional final moments of the shoot as they bid farewell to each other, and close this chapter in the saga of Peter Quill and his loveable band of misfit-warriors.
bee
Title: Superpowered: The DC Story
Character: Self
Released: July 20, 2023
Type: TV
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
bee
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Character: Lamb-Shank (voice)
Released: May 3, 2023
Type: Movie
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
bee
Title: MPower
Character: Self
Released: March 8, 2023
Type: TV
From Carol Danvers and Wanda Maximoff to the women of Wakanda and The Guardians of the Galaxy, this series unpacks the journeys of these characters from their birth in Marvel Comics to the MCU and beyond. Archival footage, imaginative animation and candid interviews work in tandem to profile how these characters and the women behind their success have impacted fans around the world.
bee
Title: I Am Groot
Character: Wrist Watch Voice (voice)
Released: August 10, 2022
Type: TV
There’s no guarding the galaxy from this mischievous toddler! Get ready as Baby Groot takes center stage in his very own collection of shorts, exploring his glory days growing up and getting into trouble among the stars.
bee
Groot's Pursuit
Title: Groot's Pursuit
Character: Wrist Watch Voice (voice)
Released: August 10, 2022
Type: Movie
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
bee
VHS Massacre Too
Title: VHS Massacre Too
Character: Himself
Released: March 20, 2020
Type: Movie
The last stand of the American exploitation film. In a post video store era, media consolidation has led to the censorship and near death of the independent and exploitation film industry. Joe Bob Briggs (Last Drive-in), Debbie Rochon (Toxic Avenger IV), Lloyd Kaufman and James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd) take us on an adventure that leads from the last Blockbuster video store in Bend Oregon to Troma Entertainment in New York, all in an effort to examine how history keeps repeating itself from the video store era to the modern streaming.
bee
Title: Harley Quinn
Character: James Gunn (voice)
Released: November 29, 2019
Type: TV
Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City.
bee
Title: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Character: Self
Released: April 29, 2018
Type: TV
Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
bee
Title: Con Man
Character: Raaker 2.0
Released: September 30, 2015
Type: TV
Con Man centers on the post-show life of Wray Nerely the co-star of “Spectrum,” a sci-fi series, which was canceled before its time and went on to become a cult classic beloved by fans. Wray’s good friend, Jack Moore starred as the series Captain and has gone on to become a major celebrity, while Wray hasn’t found his desired level of stardom. Wray is the begrudging guest of sci-fi conventions, comic book store appearances, and different pop culture events; however, everything is not as it seems from the outside. The series will explore these events and all the weird and crazy things that happen to them along the way.
bee
Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
Title: Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
Character: Himself
Released: December 9, 2014
Type: Movie
The director and his 8-bit avatar lead you on a galactic adventure through the making of this epic movie, from vibrant concept art, elaborate makeup and amazing sets, to dancing baby Groot.
bee
Guardians of the Galaxy
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy
Character: Maskless Sakaaran
Released: July 30, 2014
Type: Movie
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
bee
Title: Sock or Hat?
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2014
Type: TV
The crazy popular, wildly mundane game show where celebrities guess if it's a sock or a hat. Really, that's it.
bee
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Title: Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2014
Type: Movie
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
bee
Title: Holliston
Character: John Anguish
Released: April 3, 2012
Type: TV
Adam and Joe are college grads chasing their dream to become horror filmmakers, whilst not quite making ends meet working at a local cable access station
bee
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Title: Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 2011
Type: Movie
When it comes to producing, no one speaks with more authority than Lloyd Kaufman creator of The Toxic Avenger and founder of the longest-running independent film studio, Troma Entertainment. Over the years he has discovered talents such as Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park, The Book of Mormon) and Vincent D'Onofrio (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) to name a few. Candid interviews, tips, tricks and tidbits scattered throughout the DVD give filmmakers practical tools for getting a movie shoot off the ground, keeping it afloat and seeing it through to the end - Lloyd Kaufman shows you how it's really done.
bee
Title: Breaking In
Character: James Gunn
Released: April 6, 2011
Type: TV
Contra Security is a high tech security firm that specializes in breaking in as a way to test security measures. The team members comprise various skills, and even more various personalities.
bee
Super
Title: Super
Character: Demonswill
Released: November 26, 2010
Type: Movie
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
bee
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Title: Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Character: Self
Released: May 19, 2009
Type: Movie
Legendary director Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, reveals 40 years worth of maverick cinematic know-how in Direct Your Own Damn Movie! Lloyd offers you the magic key to operating outside the film studio system as well as providing you with the roadmap to script writing, pre-production, casting, managing your set, post-production and the secrets of selling you movie!
bee
Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman
Title: Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman
Character: Himself
Released: February 25, 2009
Type: Movie
A portrait of legendary American film company Troma, Inc., an independent New York-based production house that has specialized in Z-films for over 30 years, and of Troma's eccentric president Lloyd Kaufman.
bee
Humanzee!
Title: Humanzee!
Character: James
Released: December 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.
bee
Title: Scream Queens
Released: October 20, 2008
Type: TV
Scream Queens is an American reality series on VH1 produced by Joke Productions and Lionsgate Television that premiered in October 2008. The show chronicles a group of unknown actresses competing for a role in the Saw franchise. Tanedra Howard won the first season and gained a role in Saw VI. The second season began airing on August 2, 2010 and the winner, Gabby West, won a role in Saw 3D.
bee
Title: James Gunn's PG Porn
Character: Linus
Released: October 8, 2008
Type: TV
James Gunn's PG Porn is a web series created by brothers James Gunn, Brian Gunn, and Sean Gunn. It consists of a series of pornography spoofs, with a humorous event occurring just before the supposed commencement of pornographic sexual acts. Each episode pairs a mainstream actor with a pornographic actress or model. The tagline is, "For people who love everything about Porn...except the sex." The initial web episode premiered on Spike.com and received over a million hits in a week, and was featured on Entertainment Weekly's The Must List. Spike subsequently picked up the series for an additional 11 episodes.
bee
Title: James Gunn's PG Porn
Character: James Gunn
Released: October 8, 2008
Type: TV
James Gunn's PG Porn is a web series created by brothers James Gunn, Brian Gunn, and Sean Gunn. It consists of a series of pornography spoofs, with a humorous event occurring just before the supposed commencement of pornographic sexual acts. Each episode pairs a mainstream actor with a pornographic actress or model. The tagline is, "For people who love everything about Porn...except the sex." The initial web episode premiered on Spike.com and received over a million hits in a week, and was featured on Entertainment Weekly's The Must List. Spike subsequently picked up the series for an additional 11 episodes.
bee
Title: James Gunn's PG Porn
Character: Lance the Mechanic
Released: October 8, 2008
Type: TV
James Gunn's PG Porn is a web series created by brothers James Gunn, Brian Gunn, and Sean Gunn. It consists of a series of pornography spoofs, with a humorous event occurring just before the supposed commencement of pornographic sexual acts. Each episode pairs a mainstream actor with a pornographic actress or model. The tagline is, "For people who love everything about Porn...except the sex." The initial web episode premiered on Spike.com and received over a million hits in a week, and was featured on Entertainment Weekly's The Must List. Spike subsequently picked up the series for an additional 11 episodes.
bee
Title: 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Character: Himself
Released: October 31, 2007
Type: TV
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments was a two-part miniseries on Bravo which counted down 30 more of the most frightening scenes in horror cinema, or any other genre. This is also a two-part sequel to 100 Scariest Movie Moments. The list mostly consists of movies that didn't quite make the first list, or popular movies that had come out since.
bee
Done the Impossible
Title: Done the Impossible
Character: Self
Released: July 28, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.
bee
Slither
Title: Slither
Character: Hank (uncredited)
Released: March 31, 2006
Type: Movie
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
bee
LolliLove
Title: LolliLove
Character: James Gunn
Released: November 21, 2004
Type: Movie
A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.
bee
Tales from the Crapper
Title: Tales from the Crapper
Character: Himself
Released: January 29, 2004
Type: Movie
Anthology of horror stories from Troma Entertainment.
bee
Melvin Goes to Dinner
Title: Melvin Goes to Dinner
Character: Scott
Released: December 4, 2003
Type: Movie
Marital infidelity, religion, a guy in heaven wearing a Wizards jersey, anal fetishes, cigarettes and schizophrenia, ghosts, and how it’s going to get worse before it gets better.
bee
The Ghouls
Title: The Ghouls
Character: Det. Cotton
Released: November 6, 2003
Type: Movie
Eric Hayes is a stringer. One notch below the lowest rung of the journalistic ladder. A video vulture preying on police chases, ambulance runs, and random street violence, selling his footage to the highest bidder and living on a steady diet of cigarettes and bloodlust. For years, Eric has lived off of other people's pain and misery. But he's about to discover something beneath the streets of Los Angeles even hungrier for blood than he is. He's about to discover THE GHOULS.
bee
Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
bee
Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over
Title: Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over
Character: Riley (voice)
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
It's Lucky's first night away from home and it's scary... Until her kennel friends show her that a little independence can be Big Doggie Fun!
bee
Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie'
Title: Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie'
Character: Himself
Released: February 20, 2002
Type: Movie
A feature-length documentary on the making of Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)
bee
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Title: Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Character: Dr. Flem Hocking
Released: November 1, 2001
Type: Movie
A horrific explosion creates a dimensional portal between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image, Amortville. While the Toxie is trapped in the mirror dimension, Tromaville comes under the control of his evil doppelganger, the Noxious Offender.
bee
The Specials
Title: The Specials
Character: Minute Man
Released: September 22, 2000
Type: Movie
America's 7th Best Superhero Team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. We get to see one day in their lives as fan and new member Nightbird joins the group, just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart.
bee
Tromeo & Juliet
Title: Tromeo & Juliet
Character: Found a Peanut Father
Released: August 30, 1996
Type: Movie
All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's underground in search of climactic love, violence and the American Way.