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Joss Whedon

American screenwriter, producer, and director

Also known as: Joseph Hill Whedon

Written by Alison Eldridge

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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2024 • Article History

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Category: Arts & Culture

Byname of:: Joseph Hill Whedon

Born:: June 23, 1964, New York, New York, U.S. (age 59)

Notable Works:: “Avengers: Age of Ultron”; “The Avengers”

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Joss Whedon (born June 23, 1964, New York, New York, U.S.) American screenwriter, producer, director, and television series creator best known for his snappy dialogue and his original series featuring strong females in lead roles, including the cult TV hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003). Whedon was raised in Manhattan the son of a television writer—who was himself the son of a television writer—and a high school teacher who was also a feminist activist. After finishing high school, including a brief stint at an exclusive boarding school in England, Whedon enrolled in the film studies program at Wesleyan University in ...(100 of 760 words)

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