About

Known credits:
27
Birthday:
1972-01-01
Place of birth:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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Azazel Jacobs

Overview

Azazel Jacobs is an American film director and screenwriter, known for his acclaimed features such as The GoodTimesKid (2005), Momma's Man (2008), Terri (2011), The Lovers (2017), French Exit (2020), and His Three Daughters (2023).

Raised in a Jewish family in Manhattan, Jacobs pursued his passion for film, earning degrees from SUNY Purchase and the AFI Conservatory. His early work, The GoodTimesKid, gained a cult following, while Momma's Man was hailed as "Independent Film defined" by The New York Times. Terri, starring John C. Reilly, premiered at Sundance and garnered international recognition.

Jacobs further showcased his talent by directing two seasons of the SKY/HBO show, Doll & Em. In 2017, he wrote and directed The Lovers, released by A24, starring Debra Winger and Tracy Letts. The film's screenplay earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

In 2020, Jacobs directed French Exit, based on Patrick deWitt's novel, featuring Michelle Pfeiffer in a role Variety deemed unforgettable. The film received multiple award nominations, including a Golden Globe, and won Best Actress at the Canadian Screen Awards.

His latest film, His Three Daughters, premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix for a 2024 release. The film, written, directed, edited, and produced by Jacobs, stars Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon in critically acclaimed performances.

Jacobs has also directed episodes for television series like Sorry For Your Loss and Mozart in the Jungle. In 2024, an official remake of The Lovers, "Do Aur Do Pyaar", was released in India, marking the first remake of an A24 film.

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Known for

Acting

2013 What Do We Have in Our Pockets? Actor Boy 59
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2007 Wristcutters: A Love Story Actor Kamakaze Pizza Patron 64
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2005 The GoodTimesKid Actor Rodolfo Cano 58
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2003 Nobody Needs to Know Actor 59
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1976 Spaghetti Aza Actor N/A
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Directing

2024 His Three Daughters Directing Director 62
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2021 French Exit Directing Director 58
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2017 The Lovers Directing Director 58
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2011 Terri Directing Director 59
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2008 Momma's Man Directing Director 58
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2005 The GoodTimesKid Directing Director 58
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2003 Nobody Needs to Know Directing Director 59
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1999 Danger 44 Directing Director N/A
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1997 Kirk and Kerry Directing Director 59
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Message Machine Directing Director 59
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Writing

2024 His Three Daughters Writing Writer 62
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2024 Do Aur Do Pyaar Writing Original Story N/A
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2017 The Lovers Writing Screenplay 58
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2011 Terri Writing Story 59
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2008 Momma's Man Writing Writer 58
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2005 The GoodTimesKid Writing Screenplay 58
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2003 Nobody Needs to Know Writing Writer 59
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Production

2024 His Three Daughters Production Producer 62
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2021 French Exit Production Executive Producer 58
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Crew

2005 The GoodTimesKid Crew Cinematography 58
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Editing

2024 His Three Daughters Editing Editor 62
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2005 The GoodTimesKid Editing Editor 58
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