Matt Duffer
Film director and producer of Stranger Things

Born
February 15th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A director, writer, and producer focused on television and film, created the Netflix series 'Stranger Things' alongside a brother. This series gained critical acclaim and a strong fan following, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Contributions to the series involved writing, directing, and producing several episodes. In addition, worked on projects such as 'Wayward Pines'.
Created the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'
Directed and produced 'Wayward Pines'
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