John Krokidas
American film director
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John Krokidas [2] is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his directorial debut film, the 2013 biographical drama Kill Your Darlings.
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New York University
John Krokidas | |
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Krokidas in 2013 | |
| Born | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States[1] |
| Education | Yale University (B.A.) New York University |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Kill Your Darlings (2013) |
Personal life
Krokidas attended Yale University, where he originally enrolled into acting. Krokidas graduated with a B.A. in theater and American studies, as well as a Distinction in the Major. He later attended New York University, where he studied the Graduate Film program.[1][3] Krokidas has Greek, Italian, and Jewish ancestry.[4][5][6] His maternal grandmother was Jewish.[7]
Career
During his time at New York University, Krokidas began directing short films such as Shame No More (1999) and Slo-Mo (2001). After graduation, he signed a three-year contract with film company Miramax Films, having earlier done script coverage for the studio. In 2013, Krokidas directed, co-wrote and produced his first feature film, Kill Your Darlings, starring Daniel Radcliffe.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Billy Twist | Yes | ||
| 1999 | Shame No More | Yes | Yes | |
| 2001 | Slo-Mo | Yes | Yes | |
| 2008 | Anatomy of a Socially Awkward Situation | Yes | ||
| 2013 | Kill Your Darlings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Black Box | Episodes: "Who Are You" and "Exceptional or Dead" |
| 2016 | Wayward Pines | Episode: "Once Upon a Time in Wayward Pines" |
| 2017–19 | Star | 6 episodes |
| 2017 | American Crime | Episode: "Season Three: Episode Seven" |
| 2018 | Empire | Episode: "Pay for Their Presumptions" |
| 2022 | The Equalizer | Episode: "Somewhere Over The Hudson" |
