Joseph Kosinski
Biography
Joseph Kosinski (born May 3, 1974) is an American film director. He directed the films Tron: Legacy (2010), Oblivion (2013), Only the Brave (2017), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Spiderhead (2022), and F1 (2025). His previous work in computer graphics and computer-generated imagery (CGI) primarily involved CGI-related television commercials, including the "Starry Night" commercial for Halo 3 and the award-winning "Mad World" commercial for Gears of War.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
Explore the magic and science of cinema. In each episode, Vsauce3’s Jake Roper takes you on an immersive journey into the world of a different movie; blending unscripted scientific exploration with narrative storytelling.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
A focused look at TRON: Legacy's production design, examining the importance of light, the work of director Joseph Kosinski, the ideas behind the story, the evolution of the film's special effects, the combination of practical and digital sets and effects, the unique aspects of the costumes, shooting in 3D, creating a young Jeff Bridges, and more.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
A pat-on-the-back featurette that looks at the work of the actors on TRON: Legacy.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The cast and crew of Tron Legacy discuss -- what else? -- the legacy of the original Tron