Jeff Baena Biography

Jeff Baena is an American screenwriter and film director known for Life After Beth, Joshy, The Little Hours and for co-writing I Heart Huckabees with David O. Russell.

Jeff Baena Education

Baena studied film at New York University.

Jeff Baena Career

Baena moved to Los Angeles to start building his career, after graduating. Baena became a production assistant for Robert Zemeckis, working on a number of films. After working with Zemeckis, he took a job as an assistant editor for writer/director David O. Russell. A year-and-a-half of working together, Baena had a minor car accident that injured one of his eyes. Russell began discussing story ideas with Baena partially to keep his spirits up and pass the time during his recovery from that. They ended up collaborating on four scripts together.

One of those four scripts was I Heart Huckabees, which Russell directed in 2004. At the same time, Baena began to focus his career on writing and wrote the zombie comedy Life After Beth, which winded up being his debut feature as a director. Baena had planned for Joshy to be his directorial debut, however, Adam Pally an actor and collaborator had to pull out for personal reasons.

In 2003, Baena then decided to work on Life After Beth, which he had begun writing. The next film for Baena was released in 2017, The Little Hours. The film features actors Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, John C. Reilly and Molly Shannon along with multiple cameos. Currently, Baena is working on a comedy film Joshy in 2018 and his millions of fans anticipate the release of the movie.

Jeff Baena Age

Baena was born on June 29, 1977, in Miami, Florida, U.S.

Jeff Baena Height

Baena stands at a height of 5’6″ (168 cm).

Jeff Baena Wife

Baena has been dating Aubrey Plaza a prolific American actress, comedian, and producer since 2011. The two live together and work together often.

Jeff Baena Net Worth

Baena has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars. His career as a screenwriter and film director is the primary source of his income. His wife who is an actress and comedian, Aubrey Plaza has a net worth of $6 million dollars.

Jeff Baena Life After Beth

Baena wrote and directed the American zombie comedy film, Life After Beth. The film stars his partner Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, Molly Shannon, and John C. Reilly, with Anna Kendrick, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser, and Matthew Gray Gubler in supporting roles. The film premiered in competition at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014, and was given a limited release on August 15, 2014. This was Garry Marshall’s final film appearance.

Jeff Baena Horse Girl

Baena is also the director and producer of Horse Girl an upcoming American drama film, from a screenplay by Baena and Alison Brie. The film stars Brie, Debby Ryan, John Reynolds, Molly Shannon, John Ortiz, and Jay Duplass.

Jeff Baena The Little Hours

Baena also wrote and directed a 2017 American medieval black comedy film, The Little Hours. The Little Hours is loosely based on the first and second stories of the third day of The Decameron, a collection of novellas by Giovanni Boccaccio. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Alison Brie, Kate Micucci, Dave Franco, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, and Molly Shannon.

Jeff Baena Body Measurements

• Height: 5 feet 11 inches.
  
• Weight: 78 kg or 172 pounds.
  
• Shoe Size: 8 (US).
• Body Shape: Not Available.
• Hair Colour: Black.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jeff Baena

Who is Jeff Baena?

Jeff Baena is an American screenwriter and film director known for Life After Beth, Joshy, The Little Hours and for co-writing I Heart Huckabees with David O. Russell.

How old is Jeff Baena?

Baena is 42 years old as of 2019, born on June 29, 1977.

How tall is Baena?

Baena stands at a height of 5’6″ (168 cm).

Is Baena married?

Baena has been dating Aubrey Plaza a prolific American actress, comedian, and producer since 2011. The two live together and work together often.

How much is Baena worth?

Baena has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars. His career as a screenwriter and film director is the primary source of his income. His wife who is an actress and comedian, Aubrey Plaza has a net worth of $6 million dollars.

How much does Baena make?

Not Known.

Where does Baena live?

Not Known.

Is Baena dead or alive?

Baena is still alive and in good health.