Jimmy Chin(III)

Producer
Director
Camera and Electrical Department

Wife and husband Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin team to direct death-defying documentaries about mountain climbing, like 'Meru' and the Oscar-winning 'Free Solo.' Their latest 'Return to Space' follows the next evolution of NASA as private businesses like Elon Musk's SpaceX seek to carry the torch of human exploration. The directors explain to IMDb why these three films represent their artistic vision and approach to storytelling.

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Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin in Three Films

Jimmy Chin was born on 12 October 1973 in Mankato, Minnesota, USA. He is a producer and director, known for The Rescue (2021), Nyad (2023) and Free Solo (2018).

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Won 1 Oscar
- 33 wins & 41 nominations total

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Known for

The Rescue

8.3

Producer(p.g.a.)

2021

Nyad

7.1

Director

2023

Free Solo

8.1

Producer

2018

Meru

7.7

Producer

2015

Credits

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Producer

Everest: The Other Side
7.4
- producer
- 2026
The Lake
7.2
- executive producer
- 2026
Love+War
7.0
- producer
- 2025
Lost in the Jungle
6.4
- produced by
- 2024
Endurance
7.5
- producer (p.g.a.)
- 2024
The Crux
7.6
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2024
Photographer
7.8
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2024
Angel City
6.8
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- 2023
Wild Life
7.1
- producer
- 2023
Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin
7.6
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2022
Return to Space
7.3
- producer
- 2022
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
7.7
- executive producer
- 2021
The Rescue
8.3
- produced by (p.g.a.)
- 2021
Free Solo 360
8.8
Video
- producer
- 2018
Free Solo
8.1
- producer
- 2018

Director

Everest: The Other Side
7.4
- Director
- 2026
Love+War
7.0
- Director
- 2025
Lost in the Jungle
6.4
- directed by
- 2024
Endurance
7.5
- Director
- 2024
Photographer
7.8
TV Series
- Director
- 2024
Nyad
7.1
- Director
- 2023
Wild Life
7.1
- Director
- 2023
Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin
7.6
TV Series
- directed by
- 2022
Return to Space
7.3
- Director
- 2022
The Rescue
8.3
- Director
- 2021
Op-Docs
7.6
TV Series
- Director
- 2018
Free Solo 360
8.8
Video
- Director
- 2018
Free Solo
8.1
- Director
- 2018
Meru
7.7
- Director
- 2015
Reel Rock 7
8.1
- Director
- 2012

Camera and Electrical Department

Halcyon Dreams
8.7
- assistant camera
- 2017
The Dawn Wall
8.1
- additional cinematography
- 2017
The Fourth Phase
7.0
- additional cinematography
- 2016
Ultimate Rush
7.9
TV Series
- camera operator
- assistant camera
- 2016
180° South
7.5
- climbing cinematography
- 2010
The Wildest Dream
7.2
- camera operator: high altitude
- still photographer
- 2010
The Incredible Hulk: Solar Flare
Short
- additional photography
- 2009
Frontline
8.6
TV Series
- still photographer
- 2008

Videos7

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Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin in Three Films

Personal details

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Born
- October 12, 1973
- Mankato, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
- Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiMay 26, 2013 - ? (filed for divorce, 2 children)
Publicity listings
- 4 Articles

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Trivia
Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi won the 2019 Academy Award in the Best Documentary (Feature) category for their work on Free Solo (2018).