Daniel Kwan
Biography
Daniel Kwan (born February 10, 1988) is an American filmmaker and one-half of the filmmaking duo known as the Daniels, alongside Daniel Scheinert. He began his career as a director of music videos, including ones for "Houdini" (2012) by Foster the People and "Turn Down for What" (2013) by DJ Snake and Lil Jon, both of which earned Grammy Award nominations. Kwan co-wrote and co-directed the absurdist comedy dramas Swiss Army Man (2016) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). The latter became A24's highest-grossing film and earned him several accolades, including Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniels (directors), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Drama Series - 1944, 16 episodes • as Self - Nominee
An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Drama Series - 1953, 16 episodes • as Self
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at Everything Everywhere All at Once, with interviews from the directors/writers, cast and crew.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
Primetime program celebrating the diversity and recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the vibrant Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Daniel
A red ball bounces past a cafe and a couple folks’ houses and then goes to the beach.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Jon Favreau
Sometimes giving a dude a simple push on a swing isn't so simple after all.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A pair of friends sit on a bench and discuss their hopes and dreams when things take an unexpected turn.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Boy
A star falls from space while two people have a debate of whether or not things in life are all really connected, or if everything just happens to be coincidence.