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James Gunn

James Gunn

Writer · Born 1966-08-05 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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Biography

James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). 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 and his longtime producer, Peter Safran, to serve as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios. Under DC Studios, Gunn co-produced and executive produced every film and television series in the DC Universe (DCU) media franchise alongside Safran, which serves as a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). In the DCU, he created the series Creature Commandos (2024) and wrote and directed the film Superman (2025). He also wrote and directed the web series James Gunn's PG Porn (2008–2009), the HBO Max original series Peacemaker (2022–2025) and the Disney+ original special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). Other work for which he is known include writing for …

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — Maskless Sakaaran
  2. Rick and Morty (2013) — James Gunn (voice)
  3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — Lamb-Shank (voice)
  4. Superman (2025) — Typewriting Monkeys (uncredited)
  5. Super (2010) — Demonswill
  6. Slither (2006) — Hank (uncredited)
  7. Harley Quinn (2019) — James Gunn (voice)
  8. I Am Groot (2022) — Wrist Watch Voice (voice)
  9. Groot's Pursuit (2022) — Wrist Watch Voice (voice)
  10. Big Brother (2000) — Self - Guest
  11. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Guest
  12. Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014) — Self
  13. Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001) — Dr. Flem Hocking
  14. Tromeo & Juliet (1996) — Found a Peanut Father
  15. Jeopardy! (1984) — Self - Clue Presenter
  16. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self - Guest
  17. James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) — Lance the Mechanic
  18. Con Man (2015) — Raaker 2.0
  19. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018) — Self
  20. The Specials (2000) — Minute Man
  21. Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003) — Scott
  22. LolliLove (2004) — James Gunn
  23. MPower (2023) — Self
  24. Tales from the Crapper (2004) — Self
  25. Done the Impossible (2006) — Self
  26. Superpowered: The DC Story (2023) — Self
  27. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — Self - Writer / Director
  28. Scream Queens (2008) — Self - Judge
  29. The Ghouls (2003) — Det. Cotton
  30. Holliston (2012) — John Anguish
  31. Humanzee! (2008) — James
  32. Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie' (2002) — Self
  33. Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over (2003) — Riley (voice)
  34. 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2007) — Self
  35. Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn (2025) — Self - Host
  36. VHS Massacre Too (2020) — Self
  37. Podly: The Peacemaker Podcast (2022) — Self
  38. Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman (2009) — Self
  39. Direct Your Own Damn Movie! (2009) — Self
  40. Grave Conversations (2024) — Self

Directed

  1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — Director
  2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — Director
  3. The Suicide Squad (2021) — Director
  4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — Director
  5. Superman (2025) — Director
  6. Peacemaker (2022) — Director
  7. Movie 43 (2013) — Director
  8. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) — Director
  9. Super (2010) — Director
  10. Slither (2006) — Director
  11. James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) — Director
  12. Hamster PSA (1997) — Director
  13. Sparky & Mikaela (2008) — Director
  14. Humanzee! (2008) — Director
  15. Troma's Edge TV (2000) — Director
  16. Man of Tomorrow (2027) — Director