Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Actor, Film director, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Cathy Konrad (1998)
Parents
Robert Mangold
Education
Washingtonville High School, California Institute of the Arts, Columbia University
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier B -- 38,307 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 33
Year context
Born in 1963 -- JFK assassinated in Dallas; Johnson becomes president; John F. Kennedy / Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 36 years (1988-2024)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rabbit
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Filmography (15)
A Complete Unknown
Director, Producer, Writer
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Director, Writer
The Call of the Wild
Producer
Ford v Ferrari
Producer, Director, Writer
Logan
Writer, Director
The Greatest Showman
Producer
Vegas
Producer
Knight and Day
Director
3:10 to Yuma
Director
Men in Trees
Director
Biography
James Allen Mangold (born December 16, 1963) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Noted for his versatility in tackling a range of genres, Mangold made his debut as a film director with Heavy (1995) and gained recognition for the films Cop Land (1997), Girl, Interrupted (1999), Identity (2003), Walk the Line (2005), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), and two films in the X-Men franchise with The Wolverine (2013) and Logan (2017), the latter of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
He then directed the sports drama film Ford v Ferrari (2019), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and directed and co-wrote Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), the fifth and final instalment in the Indiana Jones series. For the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (2024), Mangold was once again nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay and his first nomination for Best Director.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Mangold?
James Mangold is 62 years old, born on .
Where was James Mangold born?
James Mangold was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has James Mangold been in?
James Mangold has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Complete Unknown (2024), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), The Call of the Wild (2020), Ford v Ferrari (2019), Logan (2017).
What is James Mangold known for?
James Mangold is primarily known as a director. James Allen Mangold (born December 16, 1963) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Noted for his versatility in tackling a range of genres, Mangold…
Where can I find more information about James Mangold?
You can find more about James Mangold on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
