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Daniel Kwan
AKA: Dan Kwan · 다니엘 콴 · 关家永 · Daniels · The Daniels
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Born: 1988
Westborough, Massachusetts, USA
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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.
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Known For
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Director
2024 · US
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
Director
2020 · US
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Consulting Producer
2019 · US
Legion
Director
2017 · US
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015 · US
Infomercials
Director
2009 · US
The Oscars
Self
1953 · US
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: Skeleton Crew | 2024 | Director |
| Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens | 2020 | Director |
| On Becoming a God in Central Florida | 2019 | Consulting Producer |
| Legion | 2017 | Director |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2015 | Self |
| Infomercials | 2009 | Director |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |
| Golden Globe Awards | 1944 | Self - Nominee |