Jeff Nichols
Born: 1978-12-07 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Known For: Directing
Biography
Jeff Nichols (born December 7, 1978; Little Rock) is an American filmmaker, writer and producer. His films are characterized by their Southern United States backdrop and ambience. He is also known for his longstanding collaboration with actor Michael Shannon, who has appeared in all of his feature films to date. After studying filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Nichols moved into the independent filmmaking scene with Shotgun Stories (2007). He went on to direct the critically acclaimed films Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and Loving (also 2016).
Filmography
2025
- Train Dreams ... (Thanks)
- Eric LaRue ... (Executive Producer)
2024
- The Bikeriders ... (Director)
- A Texas Mermaid Movie ... (Executive Producer)
2018
- Long Way Back Home ... (Director)
2016
- In the Radiant City ... (Producer)
- Loving ... (Writer)
- Midnight Special ... (Director)
2014
- Hellion ... (Executive Producer)
2013
- Mud ... (Writer)
2011
- Take Shelter ... (Director)
2007
- Shotgun Stories ... (Director)
2006
- Come Early Morning as Lee Young
2004
- Be Here to Love Me ... (Production Manager)
2001
- Noble Chrome Pirates ... (Writer)