Matt Duffer

Film director and producer of Stranger Things

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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