Joe Carnahan

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

1.4724

Gender

Male

Birthday

09-May-1969

Age

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Sacramento, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Joseph Aaron Carnahan
  • Bo Anzo

Joe Carnahan

Biography

Joseph Aaron "Joe" Carnahan (born May 9, 1969) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, producer and actor best known for his films Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane, Narc, Smokin' Aces and The A-Team. He is the brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan.


Credits

In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy (2008) Character: Self
Films beget films. Filmmakers influence other filmmakers constantly. But the most influential filmmaker of all time is Alfred Hitchcock.
The Evolution of Clint Eastwood The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008) Character: Self
Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock (2009) Character: Self
A short Universal promo regarding the works of Alfred Hitchcock.
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock (2008) Character: Self
Alfred Hitchcock often referred to his style of film making as "pure cinema" — using camera movement, editing, music and sound to tell stories that would be impossible in any other medium. This in-depth documentary allows directors such as William Friedkin, Martin Scorsese and Guillermo del Toro to examine the power and mastery of Hitchcock's cinematic style.
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro (2008) Character: Self
No director-composer collaboration has been more seminal to motion pictures than the partnership of Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann. In this documentary we examine the long and sometimes painful partnership that produced unforgettable musical scores for such films as Vertigo, Psycho, and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
A Journey to Sundance A Journey to Sundance (2023) Character: Self
'A JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE' is about the spirit, dreams and struggles of independent filmmakers from all over the world, as well as my own struggles to finish this enormous undertaking.
Narc: Making the Deal Narc: Making the Deal (2003) Character: Self
This documentary on the film Narc (2002) delves into the creation of Joe Carnahan's script, what inspired it, and the casting of the film.
Narc: The Visual Trip Narc: The Visual Trip (2003) Character: Self
This documentary examines the cinematography, music, and editing of the film Narc (2002).
Narc: The Friedkin Connection Narc: The Friedkin Connection (2003) Character: Self
Documentary on the connections between Narc (2002) and William Friedkin's filmography.
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane (1998) Character: Sid French
To keep their struggling used-car dealership from closing, salesmen Sid and Bob agree to let a vintage 1963 Pontiac LeMans sit on their lot for two days in return for $250,000. Warned that the vehicle has been associated with many deaths already, Sid and Bob are soon pursued by hitman Mr. Reich and FBI Agent Jared, among others. As violence surrounds them, Sid talks his partner into stealing the car for a $500,000 ransom.
Boss Level Boss Level (2021) Character: Customer at the Chinese Restaurant (uncredited)
A former special forces agent is trapped in a time loop and relives his death over and over again. To escape the terrible situation, he must track down those responsible and stop them.
The Rip The Rip (2026) Character: Threatening Phone Voice
Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.
The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008) Character: Self
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.
A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry (2008) Character: Self
Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (2004) Character: Self
A group of filmmakers talk about their appreciation for "GoodFellas" (1990) and how it has influenced their work. Jon Favreau, Allan and Albert Hughes, Joe Carnahan, Richard Linklater, Antoine Fuqua and Frank Darabont are interviewed about the film.
Shadow Force Shadow Force (2025) Character: Shady Government Type
Kyrah and Isaac were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family's fight becomes all-out war.
Out of Print Out of Print (2014) Character: Self
A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles.
The A-Team The A-Team (2010) Character: Mike "The Operator"
A man who loves when a plan comes together, Col. Hannibal Smith leads a close-knit team of elite operatives and Iraq War veterans. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, Smith and his men, Capt. H.M. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock , Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus, and Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, break out and go rogue, using their special talents to clear their names and find the perpetrator. Hot on their trail is Capt. Charissa Sosa, who was once involved with a member of Smith's team and has sworn to capture them, no matter what it takes.
The Business End: Violence in Cinema The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008) Character: Self
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.



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