Destin Daniel Cretton

Destin Daniel Cretton

47 · Born: Nov 23, 1978

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 23, 1978 Maui, Hawaii, USA
Parents
  • Daniel Cretton
  • Janice Harue Cretton
Relatives
  • Joy Cretton (Sibling)

Biography

Destin Daniel Cretton, a talented American filmmaker, writer, and producer hailing from the picturesque town of Haiku, Hawaii, has made a significant impact in the world of cinema. His impressive body of work includes the direction of several notable films, such as The Glass Castle, I Am Not a Hipster, Short Term 12, Just Mercy, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

What's more, Destin Daniel Cretton has achieved a remarkable milestone in the industry by becoming the second Asian-American filmmaker to direct a Marvel film, following in the footsteps of the acclaimed Ang Lee, who directed the 2003 blockbuster Hulk.

Career

2017
The Shack
The Shack as Screenplay
2019
Just Mercy
Just Mercy as Director, Screenplay
2017
The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle as Director, Writer
2013
Short Term 12
Short Term 12 as Director, Writer
I Am Not a Hipster
I Am Not a Hipster as Director, Writer
2008
Short Term 12
Short Term 12 as Director, Writer
2007
Deacon's Mondays
Deacon's Mondays as Director, Writer
2002
2026
Wonder Man
Wonder Man as Creator