An American screenwriter, film and television director, and producer, Joss Whedon has also established himself as a comic book author and composer. Notably, he is known for creating popular television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), Angel (1999–2004), Firefly (2002), and Dollhouse (2009–2010). Additionally, he is the co-founder of Bellwether Pictures and Mutant Enemy Productions.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Joss Whedon |
| Nick Name | Joss |
| Date Of Birth | June 23, 1964 |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Screenwriter, Director, Producer |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Net Worth | 100 million |
Joss Whedon’s Age & Early Life
Born on June 23, 1964, in New York City, New York, Joss Whedon is of mixed English-Scottish origin and holds American nationality. His given name is Joseph Hill Whedon, and he is the third of five children. His siblings are named Jed, Samuel, Zack, and Matthew. His father, Tom, was a scriptwriter, while his mother, Lee, was a novelist and teacher.
Whedon attended Riverdale Country School in New York City before spending three years at Winchester College in England. He later graduated from Wesleyan University in 1987.
Joss Whedon Height & Weight
Standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 80 kilograms, Joss Whedon has dark brown hair and blue eyes. His body mass index (BMI) is unknown.
Joss Whedon’s Net Worth
With a successful career as a writer and director, Joss Whedon has accumulated a net worth of $100 million as of February 2024.
Career
Joss began his career as a staff writer on the comedy Roseanne in 1989, followed by a role as a staff writer on the sitcom Parenthood. He gained significant recognition with the premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1997, which received numerous awards and nominations, including an Emmy nomination for the episode “Hush” in 1999.
In 2004, he ventured into the X-Men comic book series and later co-wrote and produced The Cabin in the Woods in 2009, followed by writing and directing the blockbuster film The Avengers in 2010, among other projects.
Joss Whedon Wife & Marriage
Joss Whedon was married to Kai Cole, an American film producer, with whom he shares a son, Arden Cole, and a daughter, Squire Cole. Their marriage, which followed years of dating, began in 1995. However, the couple separated in 2012 and eventually divorced in July 2016, after it was revealed that Whedon had been unfaithful according to Kai.