Directing • AGE 47
James Adam Ponsoldt (born 1978) is an American film director, actor and screenwriter. He directed the drama films Off the Black (2006) and Smashed (2012), the romantic comedy-drama The Spectacular Now...


Wonder Man
Director
2026

Running Point
Director
2025

Once More, Like Rain Man
Director 2
2024

Daisy Jones & the Six
Executive Producer
2023

Shrinking
Executive Producer
2023

Summering
Producer
2022

Sorry for Your Loss
Executive Producer
2018

The Circle
Director
2017

Legend of Master Legend
Director
2017

Master of None
Director
2015

The End of the Tour
Director
2015

The Spectacular Now
Director
2013

Sun Don't Shine
Thanks
2013

Smashed
Director
2012

Shameless
Director
2011

Tiny Furniture
Thanks
2010

Round Town Girls
Ronnie
2009

Box Elder
Robby ‘Couv’ McGovern
2008

Off the Black
Robby
2006

Porn 'n Chicken
The Cowboy
2002