Zack Snyder

Biography

Zachary Edward Snyder (born March 1, 1966) is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and cinematographer whose distinctive visual style has made him one of the most influential blockbuster directors of the 21st century. Renowned for his operatic storytelling, striking cinematography, and groundbreaking action sequences, Snyder has helped redefine the modern comic book epic and established one of the most recognizable cinematic signatures in contemporary Hollywood. After beginning his career directing commercials and music videos, Snyder made his feature film debut with the acclaimed horror remake Dawn of the Dead (2004), before achieving worldwide success with 300 (2006), whose revolutionary visual style transformed the look of modern action cinema. He followed with Watchmen (2009), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010), and the original fantasy film Sucker Punch (2011), further cementing his reputation as one of Hollywood's most visually ambitious filmmakers. Snyder gained global recognition for launching the DC Extended Universe with Man of Steel (2013), followed by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). His original vision w…

Directed

1. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) — Director
2. Man of Steel (2013) — Director
3. 300 (2007) — Director
4. Justice League (2017) — Director
5. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) — Director
6. Watchmen (2009) — Director
7. Sucker Punch (2011) — Director
8. Dawn of the Dead (2004) — Director
9. Army of the Dead (2021) — Director
10. Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) — Director
11. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) — Director
12. Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) — Director
13. Twilight of the Gods (2024) — Director
14. Superman 75 (2013) — Director
15. Snow Steam Iron (2017) — Director
16. Michael Jordan's Playground (1990) — Director
17. For a Moment Alive (1990) — Director
18. Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban! (2000) — Director
19. The Last Photograph — Director
20. Untitled Zack Snyder LAPD Film — Director
21. Brawler — Director
22. Planet of the Dead — Director
23. Escape from New York — Director

Also appeared in

1. Wonder Woman (2017) — U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
2. Rick and Morty (2013) — Zack Snyder (voice)
3. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) — Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited)
4. Watchmen (2009) — Commando in Vietnam (uncredited)
5. Dawn of the Dead (2004) — Commando at White House (uncredited)
6. Teen Titans Go! (2013) — Zack Snyder (voice)
7. The Studio (2025) — Zack Snyder
8. Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
9. DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League (2016)
10. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) — Self (archive footage)
11. The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013) — Self
12. Creating an Army of the Dead (2021) — Self
13. Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon (2024) — Self
14. The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster (2023) — Self
15. The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics (2009)
16. Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel (2013)
17. Real Super Heroes: Real Vigilantes (2009)
18. Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World (2009)