Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts, also known as Jordan Vogt-Roberts, is a talented American film director, producer, screenwriter, and television director who has captivated audiences through his distinctive visual storytelling and large-scale productions.
He is widely recognized for directing The Kings of Summer and the MonsterVerse blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, as well as for his work on television and web series.
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| Real Name: | Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts |
| Stage Name: | Jordan Vogt-Roberts |
| Born: | September 22, 1984 (age 41 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White American |
| Religion: | Judaism |
| Parents: | Chadwick Jay Roberts, Marla Anne Roberts |
| Siblings: | Brianne Vogt-Roberts |
| Occupation: | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Television Director, Television Producer |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early life and education
Jordan Vogt-Roberts was born on September 22, 1984, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He is the son of Chadwick Jay Roberts and Marla Anne Roberts. He grew up having one sibling, Brianne Vogt-Roberts.
He later returned to Royal Oak, Michigan, to complete his high school education at Dondero High School, graduating in 2003.
His religion is Judaism, and his ethnicity is White American. He went on to earn a degree from Columbia College Chicago in 2006, where he studied filmmaking and developed his passion for directing.
Career
Jordan Vogt-Roberts began his directing career by creating web series and short films, including Memoirs of a Manchild, Single Dads, Mint in a Box, and the award-winning short Successful Alcoholics, which screened at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and numerous international film festivals.
He later directed episodes of Funny or Die Presents, Death Valley, Mash Up, and You’re the Worst.
Jordan Vogt-Roberts made his feature film directorial debut with The Kings of Summer (2013), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Narrative Feature Audience Award at the Dallas International Film Festival.
In 2017, he directed Kong: Skull Island, which became a worldwide box-office success, grossing more than $565 million. He has also directed commercials for major brands and was attached to projects including Metal Gear Solid, Console Wars, and Gundam during various stages of development.
Awards and nominations
- Dallas International Film Festival – Narrative Feature Audience Award – The Kings of Summer – Winner
- Sundance Film Festival – Grand Jury Prize (Narrative Feature) – The Kings of Summer – Nominated
- 4 Wins, 6 Nominations across various film festivals and industry awards
Social media
- Instagram: @vogtroberts
Personal life
41 years old, Jordan Vogt-Roberts is currently unmarried. In 2017, while living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vogt-Roberts survived a violent assault that left him with serious injuries, but he later recovered and continued his filmmaking career.
He is passionate about video games, Japanese culture, and cinema, and has often cited Hideo Kojima, Hayao Miyazaki, and Steven Spielberg among his inspirations. His height is Unknown.
Net worth
Jordan Vogt-Roberts has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD. His income comes from directing feature films, producing television projects, screenwriting, commercial directing, executive producing, and other entertainment ventures.
His success with The Kings of Summer and Kong: Skull Island has established him as one of the notable directors of his generation.
Filmography
- Twit: Robert Buscemi, Live at the Subterranean (2007)
- Mint in a Box (2009)
- Successful Alcoholics (2010)
- Funny or Die Presents (2011)
- Death Valley (2011)
- Mash Up (2011–2012)
- The Kings of Summer (2013)
- Nick Offerman: American Ham (2014)
- You’re the Worst (2014–2019)
- Cocked (2015)
- Kong: Skull Island (2017)
- Hysteria! (2024)