Biography

Joseph Garner is an American film producer and director known for his collaboration on some of Hollywood's biggest commercial hits and critically acclaimed comic book dramas. He has built a strong reputation in the industry by working closely alongside top-tier filmmakers to bring high-profile, character-driven stories to the big screen.

Garner achieved significant industry recognition for his work within the DC universe, serving as an executive producer on Todd Phillips' psychological thriller Joker (2019). The film became a massive global phenomenon, grossing over $1 billion and earning numerous Academy Award nominations. He continued his work on the high-profile franchise as a producer for the follow-up musical crime drama, Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).

Before his work on major comic book adaptations, Garner established his career by contributing to massive studio comedies and fast-paced dramas. He served as a co-producer on the dark comedy crime film War Dogs (2016), which starred Jonah Hill and Miles Teller as young international arms dealers. Additionally, his extensive credits include serving as an associate producer on hit comedy features such as Due Date (2010), The Hangover Part II (2011), and The Hangover Part III (2013).

Beyond large-scale studio productions, Garner is an accomplished documentary filmmaker. He directed, produced, and starred in the indie documentary Craigslist Joe (2012). The film followed his social experiment of surviving for a month entirely off the generosity of people he met through the online classifieds platform, showcasing his versatility across different storytelling mediums.
- IMDb mini biography by: Nizam Miah