It’s easy to become attached to your costars in Hollywood – especially when they’re not human. These creative directors know that having a little help from their furry or feathered friends makes all the difference in the world when it comes to creating their masterpieces.
Directors
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David Wain Pets
David Wain is an American comedian, writer, actor, and director. He is the co-writer for popular films such as Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Role Models (2008), Wanderlust (2012) and They Came Together (2014). The film Wet Hot American Summer was later adapted into the series Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.
Jordan Peele Pets
Jordan Haworth Peele is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He’s famous for his work in comedy and horror, including TV shows such as Key & Peele with Keegan-Michael Key and feature films such as Get Out, starring Daniel Kaluuya. His career started in improv comedy in the early 2000s, before joining the cast of MAD TV.
Nathan Fielder Pets
Nathan Fielder is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. He’s most known for creating, directing, and starring in Nathan for You, a parody reality show that aired on Comedy Central from 2013 to 2017. His most recent work is the HBO show The Rehearsal (2022), which he created, produces, directs, writes, and stars in.
Maggie Gyllenhaal Pets
Maggie Gyllenhaal is an American actress and filmmaker. Part of the Gyllenhaal family, she is the daughter of filmmakers Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Achs, and the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She started acting in her teens with small roles before getting leading roles in films such as Secretary (2002) and Sherrybaby (2006).
Fred Savage Pets
Fred Savage is an American actor and television director, known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the American television series The Wonder Years (1988 to 1993). He has earned several awards and nominations, such as People’s Choice Awards and Young Artist Awards. He is also known for playing the Grandson in The Princess Bride, and voiced the titular protagonist in Oswald.
Ziad Bakri Pets
Ziad Bakri is a Palestinian actor and filmmaker. He is the son of Mohammad Bakri, brother of Saleh Bakri and Adam Bakri.
Aamir Khan Pets
Aamir Khan is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi films. Through his career spanning over 30 years, Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Indian cinema. Khan is the recipient of numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award, with one of his film productions also receiving an Academy Award nomination.
David Morrissey Pets
David Morrissey is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as “one of the most versatile English actors of his generation”, he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for his roles. Morrissey has directed short films and the television dramas Sweet Revenge (2001) and Passer By (2004).
Spike Lee Pets
Spike Lee is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and professor. His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. He made his directorial debut with She’s Gotta Have It (1986).
Ron Howard Pets
Ron Howard is an American filmmaker and actor. He first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. He gained national attention for playing young Opie Taylor, the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 through 1968.