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Jeff Baena

American screenwriter Jeff Baena (1977-2025) penned films like "Life After Beth" and "The Little Hours."

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Occupation

Screenwriter

Born in

Miami

Born

June 29, 1977

Zodiac

Cancer

17,356

days lived

47

age at death

$1.5 million

net worth

#2,506 of 2,697

Born
June 29, 1977 in 🇺🇸Miami
Died
January 3, 2025 (aged 47)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·snake 🐍
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About

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Jeffrey Lance Baena was an American screenwriter and film director. His most successful films were 2004's I Heart Huckabees and 2020's Horse Girl, though his projects to receive the most contemporaneous critical acclaim were the 2016 and 2017 films Joshy and The Little Hours. Baena frequently worked with his wife, Aubrey Plaza, and writing partner Alison Brie.

Before Fame

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Jeff Baena was born in Miami on June 29, 1977. Before becoming a screenwriter, details about his early life are scarce, but it is assumed he pursued education and developed his interest in film.

Trivia

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  • •Jeff Baena's directorial debut, 'Life After Beth,' was featured in the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
  • •He co-wrote the screenplay for 'I Heart Huckabees' with David O. Russell.
  • •Baena frequently collaborates with his partner, Aubrey Plaza, who often stars in his films.
  • •He wrote and directed 'Joshy,' a film partly inspired by a bachelor party he attended.
  • •Jeff Baena is also known for his improvisational style of filmmaking, allowing actors freedom to develop their characters.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

Dominant Element

Water

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2024
Day 17,309
Age 47

Death of Jeffrey Lance Baena

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Nov 18, 2024

Jeffrey Lance Baena passed away at the age of 47.

2021
Day 15,892
Age 43

Spinster Release

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Jan 1, 2021

Wrote and directed the dark comedy film 'Spinster'.

2020
Day 15,563
Age 42

Horse Girl Release

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Feb 7, 2020

Wrote and directed the Netflix film 'Horse Girl', starring his wife Aubrey Plaza.

2019
Day 15,220
Age 41

Marriage to Aubrey Plaza

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Mar 1, 2019

Married actress Aubrey Plaza, with whom he frequently collaborated.

2017
Day 14,431
Age 39

The Little Hours Release

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Jan 1, 2017

Wrote and directed the period comedy 'The Little Hours', praised by critics.

2016
Day 14,065
Age 38

Joshy Release

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Jan 1, 2016

Wrote and directed the comedy-drama 'Joshy', which garnered significant critical attention.

2004
Day 9,682
Age 26

I Heart Huckabees Release

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Jan 1, 2004

Co-wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed independent film 'I Heart Huckabees'.

1977
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Birth of Jeffrey Lance Baena

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Jun 29, 1977

Jeffrey Lance Baena was born in Miami, Florida.