Full Name: Todd Philip Bunzl
Stage Name: Todd Phillips
Date of Birth: December 20, 1970
Nationality: American
Spouse and Children: No publicly available information on his marital status or children.
Career Start
Phillips began his career directing documentaries, with Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies (1994) being his most notable early work, exploring the controversial punk rocker GG Allin. The documentary gained recognition and was featured in film festivals. He later co-directed Frat House (1998), a documentary about college fraternities, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Filmography
Director
Road Trip (2000)
Old School (2003)
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
School for Scoundrels (2006)
The Hangover (2009)
Due Date (2010)
The Hangover Part II (2011)
The Hangover Part III (2013)
War Dogs (2016)
Joker (2019)
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
Screenwriter
Borat (2006)
The Hangover (2009)
Due Date (2010)
The Hangover Part II (2011)
The Hangover Part III (2013)
Joker (2019)
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
Producer
Project X (2012)
War Dogs (2016)
A Star Is Born (2018)
Joker (2019)
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
Awards and Nominations
Phillips was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Borat (2006). In 2019, Joker received 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Phillips. The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Most Notable Work
Joker (2019) is considered Todd Phillips’ most remarkable work, offering a dark and psychological take on the iconic DC Comics villain. The film received critical and public acclaim, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
Interesting and Relevant Facts
Phillips dropped out of New York University to focus on his filmmaking career.
He co-wrote Borat (2006), earning an Academy Award nomination.
Before excelling in drama films, he was known for his successful comedies, such as The Hangover (2009).
Joker (2019) became the first R-rated movie to surpass $1 billion in box office revenue.
Todd Phillips continues to influence contemporary cinema with his versatility and unique approach to directing and producing films.