Todd Phillips

Todd Phillips (born Todd Philip Bunzl; born December 20, 1970) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He gained recognition in the early 2000s for directing popular comedy films such as Road Trip, Old School, Starsky & Hutch, and School for Scoundrels. However, he achieved widespread acclaim in the early 2010s for helming The Hangover film series, which became a commercial success. In 2019, Phillips co-wrote and directed the psychological thriller film Joker, based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film premiered at the 76th Venice International Film Festival and received the prestigious Golden Lion award. Joker also garnered Phillips three Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Phillips was raised in Dix Hills, New York.