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Joel Silver

Bio: Joel Silver (born July 14, 1952) is an American film producer, known for action films like Lethal Weapon and Die Hard. He is owner of Silver Pictures and co-founder of Dark Castle Entertainment
Born: Mon, Jul 14 1952
Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Joel Silver is 72 years old
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Poster of Road House
Road House
Joel Silver was 71 in Road House as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2024
Poster of SuperFly
SuperFly
Joel Silver was 65 in SuperFly as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Suburbicon
Suburbicon
Joel Silver was 65 in Suburbicon as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 2017
Poster of Collide
Collide
Joel Silver was 63 in Collide as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 2016
Poster of The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys
Joel Silver was 63 in The Nice Guys as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 2016
Poster of Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Joel Silver was 61 in Veronica Mars as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 2014
Poster of Non-Stop
Non-Stop
Joel Silver was 61 in Non-Stop as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 2014
Poster of Enemies Closer
Enemies Closer
Joel Silver was 61 in Enemies Closer as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2013
Poster of Getaway
Getaway
Joel Silver was 61 in Getaway as 'Executive Producer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 2013
Poster of Bullet to the Head
Bullet to the Head
Joel Silver was 60 in Bullet to the Head as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 2012
Poster of The Factory
The Factory
Joel Silver was 60 in The Factory as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 2012
Poster of The Apparition
The Apparition
Joel Silver was 60 in The Apparition as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 2012
Poster of The Philly Kid
The Philly Kid
Joel Silver was 59 in The Philly Kid as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of Stash House
Stash House
Joel Silver was 59 in Stash House as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of Dragon Eyes
Dragon Eyes
Joel Silver was 59 in Dragon Eyes as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2012
Poster of El Gringo
El Gringo
Joel Silver was 59 in El Gringo as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2012
Poster of Transit
Transit
Joel Silver was 59 in Transit as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2012
Poster of Project X
Project X
Joel Silver was 59 in Project X as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2012
Poster of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Joel Silver was 59 in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of Unknown
Unknown
Joel Silver was 58 in Unknown as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 2011
Poster of The Losers
The Losers
Joel Silver was 57 in The Losers as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli
Joel Silver was 57 in The Book of Eli as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 2010
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Joel Silver was 57 in Sherlock Holmes as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 2009
Poster of Ninja Assassin
Ninja Assassin
Joel Silver was 57 in Ninja Assassin as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2009
Poster of The Hills Run Red
The Hills Run Red
Joel Silver was 57 in The Hills Run Red as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2009
Poster of Whiteout
Whiteout
Joel Silver was 57 in Whiteout as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of Orphan
Orphan
Joel Silver was 57 in Orphan as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of RocknRolla
RocknRolla
Joel Silver was 56 in RocknRolla as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 2008
Poster of Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Joel Silver was 55 in Speed Racer as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of Fred Claus
Fred Claus
Joel Silver was 55 in Fred Claus as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2007
Poster of Return to House on Haunted Hill
Return to House on Haunted Hill
Joel Silver was 55 in Return to House on Haunted Hill as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 2007
Poster of The Brave One
The Brave One
Joel Silver was 55 in The Brave One as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 2007
Poster of The Invasion
The Invasion
Joel Silver was 55 in The Invasion as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of The Reaping
The Reaping
Joel Silver was 54 in The Reaping as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of Shark Bait
Shark Bait
Joel Silver was 53 in Shark Bait as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
Joel Silver was 53 in V for Vendetta as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 2006
Poster of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Joel Silver was 53 in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 2005
Poster of House of Wax
House of Wax
Joel Silver was 52 in House of Wax as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 2005
Poster of Bet Your Life
Bet Your Life
Joel Silver was 52 in Bet Your Life as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 2004
Poster of Gothika
Gothika
Joel Silver was 51 in Gothika as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of The Matrix Revolutions
The Matrix Revolutions
Joel Silver was 51 in The Matrix Revolutions as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2003
Poster of The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloaded
Joel Silver was 50 in The Matrix Reloaded as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Joel Silver was 50 in The Animatrix as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave
Joel Silver was 50 in Cradle 2 the Grave as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 2003
Poster of Ghost Ship
Ghost Ship
Joel Silver was 50 in Ghost Ship as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Ritual
Ritual
Joel Silver was 50 in Ritual as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of Jane Doe
Jane Doe
Joel Silver was 49 in Jane Doe as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2001
Poster of The Matrix Revisited
The Matrix Revisited
Joel Silver was 49 in The Matrix Revisited as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 2001
Poster of Thir13en Ghosts
Thir13en Ghosts
Joel Silver was 49 in Thir13en Ghosts as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2001
Poster of Swordfish
Swordfish
Joel Silver was 48 in Swordfish as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2001
Poster of Proximity
Proximity
Joel Silver was 48 in Proximity as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
Joel Silver was 48 in Exit Wounds as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2001
Poster of Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Joel Silver was 48 in Dungeons & Dragons as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Romeo Must Die
Romeo Must Die
Joel Silver was 47 in Romeo Must Die as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 2000
Poster of House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill
Joel Silver was 47 in House on Haunted Hill as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Joel Silver was 47 in Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1999
Poster of Made Men
Made Men
Joel Silver was 46 in Made Men as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1999
Poster of The Matrix
The Matrix
Joel Silver was 46 in The Matrix as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1999
Poster of Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4
Joel Silver was 45 in Lethal Weapon 4 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Double Tap
Double Tap
Joel Silver was 45 in Double Tap as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
Joel Silver was 45 in Conspiracy Theory as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1997
Poster of Fathers' Day
Fathers' Day
Joel Silver was 44 in Fathers' Day as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Joel Silver was 44 in Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1996
Poster of Bordello of Blood
Bordello of Blood
Joel Silver was 44 in Bordello of Blood as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of Executive Decision
Executive Decision
Joel Silver was 43 in Executive Decision as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
Joel Silver was 43 in Fair Game as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1995
Poster of Assassins
Assassins
Joel Silver was 43 in Assassins as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of W.E.I.R.D. World
W.E.I.R.D. World
Joel Silver was 43 in W.E.I.R.D. World as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1995
Poster of The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Joel Silver was 42 in The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 05 1995
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Joel Silver was 42 in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1995
Poster of Ri¢hie Ri¢h
Ri¢hie Ri¢h
Joel Silver was 42 in Ri¢hie Ri¢h as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of Demolition Man
Demolition Man
Joel Silver was 41 in Demolition Man as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 3
Joel Silver was 39 in Lethal Weapon 3 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Two-Fisted Tales
Two-Fisted Tales
Joel Silver was 39 in Two-Fisted Tales as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1992
Poster of The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout
Joel Silver was 39 in The Last Boy Scout as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Ricochet
Ricochet
Joel Silver was 39 in Ricochet as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
Joel Silver was 38 in MTV's 10th Anniversary Special as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1991
Poster of Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk
Joel Silver was 38 in Hudson Hawk as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1991
Poster of Predator 2
Predator 2
Joel Silver was 38 in Predator 2 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of Parker Kane
Parker Kane
Joel Silver was 38 in Parker Kane as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 05 1990
Poster of The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Joel Silver was 37 in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Joel Silver was 37 in Die Hard 2 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 2
Joel Silver was 36 in Lethal Weapon 2 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of Road House
Road House
Joel Silver was 36 in Road House as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1989
Poster of Die Hard
Die Hard
Joel Silver was 36 in Die Hard as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1988
Poster of Action Jackson
Action Jackson
Joel Silver was 35 in Action Jackson as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of Predator
Predator
Joel Silver was 34 in Predator as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Joel Silver was 34 in Lethal Weapon as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Joel Silver was 34 in Jumpin' Jack Flash as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1986
Poster of Commando
Commando
Joel Silver was 33 in Commando as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
Joel Silver was 33 in Weird Science as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1985
Poster of Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
Joel Silver was 32 in Brewster's Millions as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire
Joel Silver was 31 in Streets of Fire as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of 48 Hrs.
48 Hrs.
Joel Silver was 30 in 48 Hrs. as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1982
Poster of Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Joel Silver was 30 in Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
Joel Silver was 29 in The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper as 'Creative Consultant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1981
Poster of Xanadu
Xanadu
Joel Silver was 28 in Xanadu as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of The Warriors
The Warriors
Joel Silver was 26 in The Warriors as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Hooper
Hooper
Joel Silver was 26 in Hooper as 'Executive Producer's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1978
Poster of The Galton Case
The Galton Case
Joel Silver will be 72+ in The Galton Case as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Sherlock Holmes 3
Sherlock Holmes 3
Joel Silver will be 72+ in Sherlock Holmes 3 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Logan's Run
Logan's Run
Joel Silver will be 72+ in Logan's Run as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Moonlight
Moonlight
Joel Silver was 55+ in Moonlight as 'Producer, Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Joel Silver was 52+ in Veronica Mars as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Next Action Star
Next Action Star
Joel Silver was 51+ in Next Action Star as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 14 2004
Poster of Freedom
Freedom
Joel Silver was 48+ in Freedom as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of The Strip
The Strip
Joel Silver was 47+ in The Strip as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 1999
Poster of Action
Action
Joel Silver was 47+ in Action as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1999
Poster of Perversions of Science
Perversions of Science
Joel Silver was 44+ in Perversions of Science as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Joel Silver was 36+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989