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|Appear = "[[Through the Looking Glass]]"
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|Caption = Joss Whedon in 2018.
 
|Name = Joseph Hill Whedon
  
|Name = Joseph Hill Whedon
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|Gender = Male
  
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|Characters = Unidentified radio announcer<br />[[Numfar of the Deathwok Clan]]
  
 
|Date of Birth = June 23, 1964
  
|Date of Birth = June 23, 1964
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|Place of Birth = New York City, New York, USA}}
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|Place of Birth = New York City, USA
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|Job(s) = *Executive producer
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|Appear = "[[I Robot, You Jane]]"<br />"[[Through the Looking Glass]]"<br />''[[Chaos Bleeds (game)|Chaos Bleeds]]''
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|Characters = Unidentified radio announcer<br />[[Numfar of the Deathwok Clan]]<br />Himself
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (born Joseph Hill Whedon on June 23, 1964, in New York) is the creator of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' and ''[[Angel (series)|Angel]]'' television series, also known for his productions ''[[w:c:firefly|Firefly]]'', ''[[w:c:dollhouse|Dollhouse]],'' and ''[[w:c:firefly:serenity (film)|Serenity]]''. In addition to writing and directing, Whedon has had a couple of cameos in his shows ''Buffy'', ''Angel'', and ''[[w:c:firefly|Firefly]]'', and had a guest role in an episode of ''[[w:c:veronicamars|Veronica Mars]]''.
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the creator and executive producer of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' and ''[[Angel (series)|Angel]]'' television series. In addition to writing and directing, Whedon has had a couple of cameos in both shows, as well as wrote and produced a number of licensed comics.
   
 
==Career==
  
==Career==
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Years after having his script for the movie ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' filmed, Whedon revived the concept as a television show of the same name. The ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' series went on to become a critical and cult hit, with the episode "[[Hush]]" (written by Whedon) receiving an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding writing in a drama series in 2000. Whedon wrote and directed the musical episode "[[Once More, With Feeling]]", which also received an Emmy Award nomination.
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Years after having his script for the movie ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' filmed, Whedon revived the concept as a television show of the same name. The ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' series went on to become a critical and cult hit, with the episode "[[Hush]]" (written by Whedon) receiving an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding writing in a drama series in 2000. Whedon wrote and directed the musical episode "[[Once More, with Feeling]]", which also received an Emmy Award nomination.
   
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''Angel'' was a spin-off of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', featuring [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]]’s vampire-with-a-soul boyfriend [[Angel]] as the title character. It was created by Whedon in conjunction with [[David Greenwalt]]. [[Tim Minear]] also contributed at essential key junctures. Joss Whedon made a cameo appearance as the character [[Numfar of the Deathwok Clan]] near the middle of its run.
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''Angel'' was a spin-off of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', featuring [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]]’s [[vampire]]-with-a-[[soul]] ex-boyfriend [[Angel]] as the title character. It was created by Whedon in conjunction with [[David Greenwalt]]. [[Tim Minear]] also contributed at essential key junctures. Joss Whedon made a cameo appearance as the character [[Numfar of the Deathwok Clan]] near the middle of its run.
   
 
Whedon has written and co-written several movies including ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''Toy Story'', ''Alien: Resurrection'', and ''Titan A.E.''. He also wrote uncredited drafts or rewrites of ''Speed'', ''Waterworld'', ''Twister'', and ''X-Men''; although, with the exception of ''Speed'', little of Whedon’s work remained in the final drafts of any of these screenplays. He wrote and directed ''Serenity'', based on his television series ''Firefly''. He wrote and directed the Marvel film ''Avengers'' in 2012, and its sequel ''Age of Ultron ''in 2015, and was commissioned to create a television series based on the Marvel properties. He has also guest directed for other TV series such as ''The Office'' (U.S.).
  
Whedon has written and co-written several movies including ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''Toy Story'', ''Alien: Resurrection'', and ''Titan A.E.''. He also wrote uncredited drafts or rewrites of ''Speed'', ''Waterworld'', ''Twister'', and ''X-Men''; although, with the exception of ''Speed'', little of Whedon’s work remained in the final drafts of any of these screenplays. He wrote and directed ''Serenity'', based on his television series ''Firefly''. He wrote and directed the Marvel film ''Avengers'' in 2012, and its sequel ''Age of Ultron ''in 2015, and was commissioned to create a television series based on the Marvel properties. He has also guest directed for other TV series such as ''The Office'' (U.S.).
   
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Whedon, a lifelong comic book fan, debuted as a comic writer in [[Dark Horse Comics]] series ''[[Fray (series)|Fray]]'', which takes place in the far future of the [[Buffyverse]]. He also wrote ''[[Angel (Dark Horse series)|Angel]]'' miniseries ''[[Long Night's Journey]]'', three stories in the anthology "[[Tales of the Slayers]]", the bridging story and a short story for "[[Tales of the Vampires]]" miniseries, as well as several arcs for ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight]]''. After the comic issue ''[[Freefall, Part One]]'', he returned as a co-writer to the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' comics with the miniseries "[[Giles: Girl Blue]]" with [[Erika Alexander]], and "[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve]]" with [[Christos Gage]], despite never leaving as the executive producer of all seasons. Whedon is also known for writing the comic titles ''Astonishing X-Men'', ''Runaways'', ''Serenity'', ''Sugarshock!'', among others.
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Whedon debuted as a comic writer in [[Dark Horse Comics]] series ''[[Fray (series)|Fray]]'', which takes place in the far future of the [[Buffyverse]]. He also wrote an ''[[Angel (Dark Horse series)|Angel]]'' short story and the miniseries ''[[Long Night's Journey]]'' with [[Brett Matthews]], three stories in the anthology ''[[Tales of the Slayers]]'', the bridging story and a short story for ''[[Tales of the Vampires]]'' miniseries, as well as several arcs for ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight]]''. After the comic issue ''[[Freefall, Part One]]'', he returned as a co-writer to the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' comics with the miniseries ''[[Giles: Girl Blue]]'' with [[Erika Alexander]], and ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve]]'' with [[Christos Gage]], despite never leaving as the executive producer of all seasons. Whedon is also known for writing the comic titles ''Astonishing X-Men'', ''Runaways'', ''Serenity'', ''Sugarshock!'', among others.
   
 
Whedon also wrote and co-produced the undeveloped animated television show ''[[Buffy the Animated Series]]''.
  
Whedon also wrote and co-produced the undeveloped animated television show ''[[Buffy the Animated Series]]''.
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==Harassment==
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As of February 2021, former ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'' cast members decried Whedon's abuse on the set of both productions. [[Charisma Carpenter]] stated that Whedon "abused his power on numerous occasions," including that he called her "fat" and asked her "if [she] was going to keep it" upon learning of her pregnancy, mocked her religious faith, and repeatedly threatened to fire her.<ref>[[Charisma Carpenter]], [https://twitter.com/AllCharisma/status/1359537746843365381 "My truth. #IStandWithRayFisher"]. ''Twitter'', February 10, 2021.</ref> In a separate but following statement, [[Michelle Trachtenberg]] claimed: "With his not appropriate behavior... There was a rule. Saying. He's not allowed in a room alone with Michelle again."<ref>[[Michelle Trachtenberg]], [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLH9ce-ByTV/ "Thank you @sarahmgellar for saying this. I am brave enough now as a 35 year old woman....To repost this. Because. This must. Be known. As a..."]. ''Instagram'', February 10, 2021.</ref>
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Since the claims were made, [[Amber Benson]] stated: "''Buffy'' was a toxic environment and it starts at the top."<ref>[[Amber Benson]], [https://twitter.com/amber_benson/status/1359555694098190337 "Buffy was a toxic environment and it..."]. ''Twitter'', February 10, 2021.</ref> [[Sarah Michelle Gellar]] declared her support and distanced herself from Whedon.<ref>[[Sarah Michelle Gellar]], [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLH4s_WjfZF/ "Instagram post by Sarah Michelle"]. ''Instagram'', February 10, 2021.</ref> ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'' alumni [[Jonathan M. Woodward]],<ref>[[Jonathan M. Woodward]], [https://twitter.com/TheJWoodward/status/1359549697074036739 So proud of @AllCharisma for heading out..."]. ''Twitter'', February 10, 2021.</ref> [[Jeff Mariotte]],<ref>[[Jeff Mariotte]], [https://twitter.com/JeffMariotte/status/1359559510164000770 "I've written some Buffy novels, and..."]. ''Twitter'', February 10, 2021.</ref> [[Clare Kramer]],<ref>[[Clare Kramer]], [https://twitter.com/ClareKramer/status/1359576708622467073 "For what it's worth, I believe and stand with..."]. ''Twitter'', February 10, 2021.</ref> [[Eliza Dushku]],<ref>[[Eliza Dushku]], [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLQW6cJ2gF/ "🙏 @karazma"]. ''Instagram'', February 11, 2021.</ref> [[James C. Leary]],<ref>[[James C. Leary]], [https://twitter.com/TheJamesLeary/status/1359945953436917763 "I am amazed at the bravery of those who..."]. ''Twitter'', February 11, 2021.</ref> [[J. August Richards]],<ref>[[J. August Richards]], [https://twitter.com/jaugustrichards/status/1360052253546090497 "Sending you my love,..."]. ''Twitter'', February 11, 2021.</ref> [[James Marsters]],<ref>[[James Marsters]], [https://twitter.com/JamesMarstersOf/status/1360318708934090752 "While I will always be honored to have..."]. ''Twitter'', February 12, 2021.</ref> and [[Danny Strong]]<ref>[[Danny Strong]], [https://twitter.com/Dannystrong/status/1360567464271245313 "Sending love and support to @AllCharisma..."]. ''Twitter'', February 13, 2021.</ref> also expressed their solidarity for Carpenter.
   
 
==Episodes written and directed==
  
==Episodes written and directed==
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===''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''===
  
===''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''===
 
Season 1
  
Season 1
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*"[[Welcome to the Hellmouth]]"/"[[The Harvest]]" (writer)
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*"[[Welcome to the Hellmouth]]" (writer)
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*"[[The Harvest]]" (writer)
 
*"[[Nightmares]]" (writer, with [[David Greenwalt]])
  
*"[[Nightmares]]" (writer, with [[David Greenwalt]])
 
*"[[Out of Mind, Out of Sight]]" (writer, with [[Ashley Gable]] and [[Thomas A. Swyden]])
  
*"[[Out of Mind, Out of Sight]]" (writer, with [[Ashley Gable]] and [[Thomas A. Swyden]])
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*"[[Ted]]" (writer, with David Greenwalt)
  
*"[[Ted]]" (writer, with David Greenwalt)
 
*"[[Innocence]]" (writer/director)
  
*"[[Innocence]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[Becoming, Part One]]" and "[[Becoming, Part Two]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[Becoming, Part One]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[Becoming, Part Two]]" (writer/director)
 
Season 3
  
Season 3
 
*"[[Anne (episode)|Anne]]" (writer/director)
  
*"[[Anne (episode)|Anne]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[The Freshman]]" (writer/director)
  
*"[[The Freshman]]" (writer/director)
 
*"[[Hush]]" (writer/director)
  
*"[[Hush]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[Who Are You]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[Who Are You?]]" (writer/director)
 
*"[[Restless]]" (writer/director)
  
*"[[Restless]]" (writer/director)
 
Season 5
  
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*"[[The Gift]]" (writer/director) 
  
*"[[The Gift]]" (writer/director) 
 
Season 6
  
Season 6
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*"[[Once More, With Feeling]]" (writer/director)
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*"[[Once More, with Feeling]]" (writer/director)
 
Season 7
  
Season 7
 
*"[[Lessons]]" (writer)
  
*"[[Lessons]]" (writer)
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===''Angel''===
  
===''Angel''===
 
Season 1
  
Season 1
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*"[[City of]]" (co-writer, with David Greenwalt; director)
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*"[[City Of]]" (co-writer, with David Greenwalt; director)
 
*"[[I Fall to Pieces]]" (co-writer, with David Greenwalt)
  
*"[[I Fall to Pieces]]" (co-writer, with David Greenwalt)
 
*"[[Sanctuary]]" (co-writer, with Tim Minear)
  
*"[[Sanctuary]]" (co-writer, with Tim Minear)
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*"[[A Hole in the World]]" (writer/director)
  
*"[[A Hole in the World]]" (writer/director)
 
*"[[Not Fade Away]]" (co-writer, with [[Jeffrey Bell]])
  
*"[[Not Fade Away]]" (co-writer, with [[Jeffrey Bell]])
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===Others===
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*[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer pilot|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' pilot]] (writer/director)
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*[[Angel pitch tape|''Angel'' pitch tape]]
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*[[Buffy the Animated Series pilot|''Buffy the Animated Series'' pilot]] (with [[Jeph Loeb]])
   
 
==Comics written==
  
==Comics written==
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Due to the amount of his involvement with ''[[Season Eight]] ''and following seasons in the process of plotting their stories, Whedon is considered executive producer of these comics. With the ''Angel'' comic series ''[[After the Fall]]'', he explained his vision of where he wanted to take the television series had it continued, but then left it in the hands of the other writers. Although, his specific credits as writer include:
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Due to the amount of his involvement with ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight]]'' and following seasons in the process of plotting their stories, Whedon is considered executive producer of these comics. With the ''Angel'' comic series ''[[After the Fall]]'', he explained his vision of where he wanted to take the television series had it continued, but then left it in the hands of the other writers. Although, his specific credits as writer include:
   
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*''[[Fray (series)|Fray]]''
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===''Fray''===
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**''[[Big City Girl]]''
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*''[[Big City Girl]]''
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**''[[The Calling]]''
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*''[[The Calling]]''
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**''[[Ready, Steady ...]]''
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*''[[Ready, Steady...]]''
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**''[[Out of the Past]]''
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*''[[Out of the Past]]''
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**''[[The Worst of It]]''
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*''[[The Worst of It]]''
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**''[[Alarums]]''
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*''[[Alarums]]''
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**''[[The Gateway]]''
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*''[[The Gateway]]''
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**''[[All Hell]]''
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*''[[All Hell]]''
   
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*[[Angel (Dark Horse series)|''Angel'' (Dark Horse series)]]
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===''Angel'' (Dark Horse series)===
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**''[[Long Night's Journey, Part One]]'' (with [[Brett Matthews]])
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*''[[Angel (untitled)|Untitled]]'' (with [[Brett Matthews]])
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**''[[Long Night's Journey, Part Two]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
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*''[[Long Night's Journey...]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
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**''[[Long Night's Journey, Part Three]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
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*''[[Rock and a Hard Place]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
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**''[[Long Night's Journey, Part Four]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
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*''[[Thicker Than Water]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
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*''[[The End of the Beginning]]'' (with Brett Matthews)
   
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*''[[Tales]]''
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===''Tales''===
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**''[[Prologue]]''
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**''[[Righteous]]''
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*"[[Righteous]]"
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**''[[Tales (story)|Tales]]''
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*"[[Tales (story)|Tales]]"
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**''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part One]]'' (bridging story)
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*''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part One]]'' (bridging story)
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**''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Two]]'' (bridging story)
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*''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Two]]'' (bridging story)
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**''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Three]]'' (bridging story)
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*''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Three]]'' (bridging story)
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**''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Four]]'' (bridging story)
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*''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Four]]'' (bridging story)
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**''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Five]]'' (bridging story)
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*''[[Tales of the Vampires, Part Five]]'' (bridging story)
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**''[[Stacy (story)|Stacy]]''
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*"[[Stacy (story)|Stacy]]"
   
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*''[[Season Eight]]''
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===''Season Eight''===
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**''[[The Long Way Home, Part One]]''
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*''[[The Long Way Home, Part One]]''
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**''[[The Long Way Home, Part Two]]''
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*''[[The Long Way Home, Part Two]]''
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**''[[The Long Way Home, Part Three]]''
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*''[[The Long Way Home, Part Three]]''
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**''[[The Long Way Home, Part Four]]''
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*''[[The Long Way Home, Part Four]]''
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**''[[The Chain]]''
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*''[[The Chain]]''
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**''[[Anywhere But Here]]''
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*''[[Anywhere but Here]]''
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**''[[A Beautiful Sunset]]''
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*''[[A Beautiful Sunset]]''
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**''[[Time of Your Life, Part One]]''
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*''[[Time of Your Life, Part One]]''
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**''[[Time of Your Life, Part Two]]''
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*''[[Time of Your Life, Part Two]]''
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**''[[Time of Your Life, Part Three]]''
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*''[[Time of Your Life, Part Three]]''
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**''[[Time of Your Life, Part Four]]''
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*''[[Time of Your Life, Part Four]]''
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**''[[Willow: Goddesses and Monsters]]''
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*''[[Willow: Goddesses and Monsters]]''
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**''[[Turbulence]]''
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*''[[Turbulence]]''
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**''[[Last Gleaming, Part One]]''
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*''[[Last Gleaming, Part One]]''
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**''[[Last Gleaming, Part Two]]'' (with [[Scott Allie]])
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*''[[Last Gleaming, Part Two]]'' (with [[Scott Allie]])
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**''[[Last Gleaming, Part Three]]'' (with Scott Allie)
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*''[[Last Gleaming, Part Three]]'' (with Scott Allie)
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**''[[Last Gleaming, Part Four]]'' (with Scott Allie)
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*''[[Last Gleaming, Part Four]]'' (with Scott Allie)
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**''[[Last Gleaming, Part Five]]''
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*''[[Last Gleaming, Part Five]]''
   
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*''[[Season Nine]]''
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===''Season Nine''===
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**''[[Freefall, Part One]]''
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*''[[Freefall, Part One]]''
   
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===''Giles: Girl Blue''===
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*''[[Season Eleven]]''
  
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**''[[Girl Blue, Part One]]'' (with [[Erika Alexander]])
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*''[[Girl Blue, Part One]]'' (with [[Erika Alexander]])
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**''[[Girl Blue, Part Two]]'' (with Erika Alexander)
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*''[[Girl Blue, Part Two]]'' (with Erika Alexander)
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**''[[Girl Blue, Part Three]]'' (with Erika Alexander)
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*''[[Girl Blue, Part Three]]'' (with Erika Alexander)
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**''[[Girl Blue, Part Four]]'' (with Erika Alexander)
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*''[[Girl Blue, Part Four]]'' (with Erika Alexander)
   
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*"[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve]]"
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===''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve''===
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**''[[One Year Later]]'' (with [[Christos Gage]])
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*''[[One Year Later]]'' (with [[Christos Gage]])
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**''[[Future Shock]]'' (with Christos Gage)
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*''[[Future Shock]]'' (with Christos Gage)
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**''[[The Reckoning]]'' (with Christos Gage)
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*''[[The Reckoning]]'' (with Christos Gage)
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**''[[Finale]]'' (with Christos Gage)
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*''[[Finale]]'' (with Christos Gage)
   
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==Roles and cameos==
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==Cameos==
  
 
*Whedon had an uncredited acting role in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "[[I Robot, You Jane]]" as a radio announcer.
  
*Whedon had an uncredited acting role in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "[[I Robot, You Jane]]" as a radio announcer.
 
*He played [[Numfar of the Deathwok Clan]] in ''Angel episode ''"[[Through the Looking Glass]]".
  
*He played [[Numfar of the Deathwok Clan]] in ''Angel episode ''"[[Through the Looking Glass]]".
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*He appears as a playable character in the multiplayer mode of ''[[Chaos Bleeds (game)|Chaos Bleeds]]'' video game.
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*He appears as a playable character in the multiplayer mode of ''[[Chaos Bleeds (game)|Chaos Bleeds]]'' video game, where he voices himself.
 
*His likeness appears in ''[[The Long Way Home, Part Three]]'' as a vision in Buffy’s [[dreamspace]].
  
*His likeness appears in ''[[The Long Way Home, Part Three]]'' as a vision in Buffy’s [[dreamspace]].
 
*His likeness also appears in comic issue ''[[Doppelgangbang]]'', as a victim of the Japanese ''[[Smile Time (show)|Smile Time]]''.
  
*His likeness also appears in comic issue ''[[Doppelgangbang]]'', as a victim of the Japanese ''[[Smile Time (show)|Smile Time]]''.
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*He also appears in the meta comic story "[[A Blessing and "The Curse"]]".
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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==External links==
  
==External links==
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*[[Wikipedia:Joss Whedon|Wikipedia entry]]
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*{{Wikipedia}}
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*{{IMDb actor|0923736}}
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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/ IMDb entry]
  
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*{{ComicBookDB|711}}
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*[http://comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=711 Comic Book DB entry]
  
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==References==
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Joss Whedon is the creator and executive producer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel television series. In addition to writing and directing, Whedon has had a couple of cameos in both shows, as well as wrote and produced a number of licensed comics.

Career

Years after having his script for the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer filmed, Whedon revived the concept as a television show of the same name. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer series went on to become a critical and cult hit, with the episode "Hush" (written by Whedon) receiving an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding writing in a drama series in 2000. Whedon wrote and directed the musical episode "Once More, with Feeling", which also received an Emmy Award nomination.

Angel was a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, featuring Buffy’s vampire-with-a-soul ex-boyfriend Angel as the title character. It was created by Whedon in conjunction with David Greenwalt. Tim Minear also contributed at essential key junctures. Joss Whedon made a cameo appearance as the character Numfar of the Deathwok Clan near the middle of its run.

Whedon has written and co-written several movies including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Toy Story, Alien: Resurrection, and Titan A.E.. He also wrote uncredited drafts or rewrites of Speed, Waterworld, Twister, and X-Men; although, with the exception of Speed, little of Whedon’s work remained in the final drafts of any of these screenplays. He wrote and directed Serenity, based on his television series Firefly. He wrote and directed the Marvel film Avengers in 2012, and its sequel Age of Ultron in 2015, and was commissioned to create a television series based on the Marvel properties. He has also guest directed for other TV series such as The Office (U.S.).

Whedon debuted as a comic writer in Dark Horse Comics series Fray, which takes place in the far future of the Buffyverse. He also wrote an Angel short story and the miniseries Long Night's Journey with Brett Matthews, three stories in the anthology Tales of the Slayers, the bridging story and a short story for Tales of the Vampires miniseries, as well as several arcs for Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight. After the comic issue Freefall, Part One, he returned as a co-writer to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics with the miniseries Giles: Girl Blue with Erika Alexander, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve with Christos Gage, despite never leaving as the executive producer of all seasons. Whedon is also known for writing the comic titles Astonishing X-Men, Runaways, Serenity, Sugarshock!, among others.

Whedon also wrote and co-produced the undeveloped animated television show Buffy the Animated Series.

Harassment

As of February 2021, former Buffy and Angel cast members decried Whedon's abuse on the set of both productions. Charisma Carpenter stated that Whedon "abused his power on numerous occasions," including that he called her "fat" and asked her "if [she] was going to keep it" upon learning of her pregnancy, mocked her religious faith, and repeatedly threatened to fire her.[1] In a separate but following statement, Michelle Trachtenberg claimed: "With his not appropriate behavior... There was a rule. Saying. He's not allowed in a room alone with Michelle again."[2]

Since the claims were made, Amber Benson stated: "Buffy was a toxic environment and it starts at the top."[3] Sarah Michelle Gellar declared her support and distanced herself from Whedon.[4] Buffy and Angel alumni Jonathan M. Woodward,[5] Jeff Mariotte,[6] Clare Kramer,[7] Eliza Dushku,[8] James C. Leary,[9] J. August Richards,[10] James Marsters,[11] and Danny Strong[12] also expressed their solidarity for Carpenter.

Episodes written and directed

As creator/co-creator and executive producer of both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, Whedon was essentially involved in all episodes of both shows, often contributing concepts or lines of dialogue to episodes without specific credit. However, he is credited as being immediately involved in the following:

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Angel

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Others

Comics written

Due to the amount of his involvement with Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight and following seasons in the process of plotting their stories, Whedon is considered executive producer of these comics. With the Angel comic series After the Fall, he explained his vision of where he wanted to take the television series had it continued, but then left it in the hands of the other writers. Although, his specific credits as writer include:

Fray

Angel (Dark Horse series)

Tales

Season Eight

Season Nine

Giles: Girl Blue

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve

Roles and cameos

Gallery

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Angel

External links

References

  1. ↑ Charisma Carpenter, "My truth. #IStandWithRayFisher". Twitter, February 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ Michelle Trachtenberg, "Thank you @sarahmgellar for saying this. I am brave enough now as a 35 year old woman....To repost this. Because. This must. Be known. As a...". Instagram, February 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ Amber Benson, "Buffy was a toxic environment and it...". Twitter, February 10, 2021.
  4. ↑ Sarah Michelle Gellar, "Instagram post by Sarah Michelle". Instagram, February 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Jonathan M. Woodward, So proud of @AllCharisma for heading out...". Twitter, February 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Jeff Mariotte, "I've written some Buffy novels, and...". Twitter, February 10, 2021.
  7. ↑ Clare Kramer, "For what it's worth, I believe and stand with...". Twitter, February 10, 2021.
  8. ↑ Eliza Dushku, "🙏 @karazma". Instagram, February 11, 2021.
  9. ↑ James C. Leary, "I am amazed at the bravery of those who...". Twitter, February 11, 2021.
  10. ↑ J. August Richards, "Sending you my love,...". Twitter, February 11, 2021.
  11. ↑ James Marsters, "While I will always be honored to have...". Twitter, February 12, 2021.
  12. ↑ Danny Strong, "Sending love and support to @AllCharisma...". Twitter, February 13, 2021.
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