Jeff Nichols

6 titles·Since 2007

December 7, 1978 · Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

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).

Frequently works with

Michael Shannon

5 titles together

Joel Edgerton

2 titles together

Filmography (6)

The Bikeriders

2024 · Director

Loving

2016 · Director

Midnight Special

2016 · Director

Mud

2013 · Director

Take Shelter

2011 · Director

Shotgun Stories

2007 · Director

December 7, 1978 · Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

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).