Azazel Jacobs

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1972-01-01 (52 years old)

Place of Birth Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Azazel Jacobs

Biography

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. IMDb mini bio by; yusufpiskin

Known For

Director

Message Machine

as Director

2024
2021
French Exit

as Director

2017
The Lovers

as Director

2014
Doll & Em

as Director

2011
Terri

as Director

2008
Momma's Man

as Director

2005
The GoodTimesKid

as Director

2003
1999
Danger 44

as Director

1997
Kirk and Kerry

as Director

Writer

2024
Do Aur Do Pyaar

as Original Story

2024
2017
The Lovers

as Screenplay

2014
Doll & Em

as Writer

2011
Terri

as Story

2008
Momma's Man

as Writer

2005
The GoodTimesKid

as Screenplay

2003

Actor

Producer

2024
2021
French Exit

as Executive Producer

Editor

2024
2005

Crew

2005
The GoodTimesKid

as Cinematography