Drew Goddard Biography
The Texas-born screenwriter, producer, and film director, Drew Goddard is best known as the director of the Netflix superhero series Daredevil, and the ABC’s Lost and Alias. Or perhaps, he’s well Drew began his career as a writer on television series, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alias and Lost.
He received recognition for writing the monster horror film Cloverfield (2008) and the action-horror film World War Z (2013). Goddard then wrote the screenplay for the science fiction film The Martian (2015), for which he won the National Board of Review Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
He co-wrote and made his directorial feature film debut with the horror-comedy film The Cabin in the Woods (2012). Goddard also directed, wrote and produced the mystery thriller film Bad Times at the El Royale (2018).
Drew Goddard Age
Parents
Andrew Brion Hogan Goddard was born on February 26, 1975, in Houston, Texas,in the United States of America. Drew is currently 44 years old. He is likes to celebrates his birthday on 26th of February every year with his friends and families.
He was primarily raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, as the son of Colleen Mary Hogan(mother) a teacher and Dr. Laurence Woodbury Goddard(father).
Drew Goddard and Caroline Williams| Wife
Godddard and Caroline Williams met at the writer Guild Awards. The two have been together ever since. For the reason, Goddard is the spouse of Caroline. His wife is also a writer for ” The Office” and other notable TV shows. Of cause, they have been dating for a quite a while. However, there is no information about their wedding.
Drew Goddard Height
Goddard stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96 meters. Well, he weight around 60 – 65 kg, and has black hair as well as his eyes. likewise the size of his shoe and cloth.
Drew Goddard Net Worth
Goddard has a net worth of 18 million dallrs. Indeed, most of his wealth comes from his fruitful career as film director and a writer. In fact, he has been in the film industry for a quite a while, and he has directed some of the best TV shows and movies. For instance, the Daredevil, Cloverfield, Bad Times at the El Royale, which are doing well in the market.
Education Background
Goddard attended Los Alamos High School and graduated in 1993. Goddard then enrolled in the University of Colorado Boulder and graduated with a B.A. in English in 1997.
Drew Goddard Books
- Tales of the Vampires
- “The Problem With Vampires”
- “Antique”
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight
Career
He kick-started his career as a staff writer for Angel, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and immediately winning the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation for the former.
Drew Goddard Angel
Goddard had a role as an executive editor of the series called Angel. From 2003 to 2004, he was among the writers on the show. Goddard wrote episode 7 of season 5 ” Lineage”, episode 11 ” Damage” alongside Steven S. DeKnight, episode 13 season 5 ” Why We Fight”, episode 18 season 5 ” Origin” likewise” The Girl in Question.
Bad Times at the El Royale
He wrote, directed and produced the crime mystery thriller movie ”Bad Times at the El Royale”, which was released on October 12, 2018, to positive reviews. The film casts includes the 2016 Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Jeff Bridges, the 2019 MIB Chris Hemsworth, Cynthia Erivo, , Jon Hamm, and Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson
Alias and Lost
The year 2005, Drew join forces with J. J. Abrams’ company, where he wrote for both Alias and Lost, therefore, winning the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for Best Dramatic Series alongside Lost writing staff Year 2006, during its third season,Drew was among the co-executive producers of Lost.
Cloverfield
In February 2007, Goddard wrote his first feature, Cloverfield, directed by Matt Reeves and produced by J. J. Abrams. Then Cloverfield made $168 million on a $25 million budget. The Empire named it the fifth best film of 2008 and the film then went on to win the year’s Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.
The Cabin in the Woods
His directorial debut, The Cabin in the Woods won 2019 Saturn Award for the Best Horror or Thriller Film. Drew worked with Joss Whedon on directing the film. Likewise, due to his distinct work in the film, he won Saturn’s “Filmmaker Showcase Award”. That Cabin in the Woods was featured on Metacritic’s best films of 2012 list, in addition to earning a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
World War Z
The year 2012, Goddard in addition to J. Michael Straczynski, Matthew Michael Carnahan and Lost showrunner Damon Lindelof rewrote the third act of the screenplay ahead of reshoots for the film World War Z starring Brad Pitt and directed by Marc Forster. That film grossed $540 million on a $190 million budget. In the middle of 2013, Paramount announced that it was moving ahead with a sequel.
Daredevil and The Defenders
Before the end of 2013, Marvel appointed Goddard as the executive producer and showrunner for the Daredevil television series produced by Marvel Television and broadcast on Netflix in 2015. Sony Pictures also announced that he will be incharge of directing and editing a film based on the Sinister Six, though the project was eventually withdrawn.
Spider-Man
May 2014, Drew Goddard withdrew from showrunning duties on the Daredevil TV series. At the beginning of 2015, after the deal between Marvel and Sony to share the rights to Spider-Man was announced, it was reported that Goddard was in talks with Sony to helm the new project Spider-Man reboot movie, although it was later announced that Jon Watts would be the director.
Goddard also produced and co-wrote an episode of the miniseries The Defenders. That series featured a team-up of the Marvel Television superheroes, including Daredevil that Was released on Netflix on August 2017.
The Martian
Drew Goddard wrote the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s debut novel The Martian, initially planning to direct it himself for 20th Century Fox. Goddard later left the project when offered a chance to direct Sinister Six, a now-canceled comic book adaptation based on a team of supervillains. Martian was rather directed by Ridley Scott and received wide critical acclaim. Drew on the other hand received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Drew Goddard Movies and TV shows
Daredevil and The Defenders
World War Z
The Cabin in the Woods
The Martian
Bad Times at the El Royale
Alias
Lost
Cloverfield
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Angel
Frequently Asked Questions About Drew Goddard
Who is Drew Goddard?
Goddard is one of America’s best known film directors, screenwriters, and producers. He is well known as the director of the 2012 horror film The Cabin in the Woods, Bad Times at the El Royale, and Cloverfield. Drew is also recognized as the director of 2015 Neflix’s Daredevil.
How old is Hogan Goddard?
Andrew Brion Hogan Goddard is 44 years old as of 2019, born on February 26, 1975, in Houston, Texas, U.S.A
How tall isHogan Goddard?
Goddard stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96 meters tall.
Is Drew Goddard married?
He is married to Caroline Williams, whom they share common career background as writer and film producer.
How much is Goddard worth?
The award winning screenwriter, Goddard has an estimated net worth of $18 million U.S dollars, which he has earned through his successful career as film director and producer.
Where does Drew Goddard live?
Not Available
Is Goddard dead or alive?
The Cabin in the Woods director Goddard is still alive and actually in good health
Where is Drew Goddard now?
He is currently working as a director in the TV show The Good Place