---
name: "Joel Silver"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/joel-silver"
fi1m_id: "joel-silver"
imdb_id: "nm0005428"
tmdb_id: 1091
wikidata_id: "Q539718"
roles: ["Producer"]
born: "14 July 1952"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 22
average_fi1m_score: 70
average_as: "producer"
average_over: 21
updated: "2026-10-05T12:12:49.635052+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Joel Silver

## Identity

Joel Silver

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/joel-silver
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** joel-silver
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005428
- **TMDB ID:** 1091
- **Wikidata ID:** Q539718
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Silver, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q539718, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005428/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1091

Producer. Born 14 July 1952 in South Orange, New Jersey, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Producer
- **Born:** 14 July 1952, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
- **Active:** 1980–2011
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 22: 1 acting, 21 producing
- **Frequently works with:** [Danny Glover](https://film.one/person/danny-glover.md), [Lawrence Gordon](https://film.one/person/lawrence-gordon.md), [Hugo Weaving](https://film.one/person/hugo-weaving.md), [Lana Wachowski](https://film.one/person/lana-wachowski.md), [Lilly Wachowski](https://film.one/person/lilly-wachowski.md), [Mel Gibson](https://film.one/person/mel-gibson.md), [Richard Donner](https://film.one/person/richard-donner.md), [Steven E. de Souza](https://film.one/person/steven-e-de-souza.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as producer, over 21 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 76 (8), 1990s 69 (7), 2000s 68 (6), 2010s 58 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 64 across 19 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 12 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Genres:** Action 18, Thriller 14, Science Fiction 8, Crime 7, Adventure 6, Mystery 4
- **Screen time:** 39 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $4,560m across 20 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Silver, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q539718, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005428/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1091

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Die Hard*](https://film.one/film/die-hard.md) (89), [*The Matrix*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix.md) (88), [*Kiss Kiss Bang Bang*](https://film.one/film/kiss-kiss-bang-bang.md) (79), [*48 Hrs.*](https://film.one/film/48-hrs.md) (78), [*The Matrix Reloaded*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md) (60), [*The Matrix Revolutions*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md) (46)
- **Disney+:** [*Who Framed Roger Rabbit*](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md) (89)
- **Tubi:** [*Commando*](https://film.one/film/commando.md) (74)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*The Last Boy Scout*](https://film.one/film/the-last-boy-scout.md) (73)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Joel Silver is an American film producer. Born on 14 July 1952 in South Orange, New Jersey, he began his career at Lawrence Gordon Productions, where he became president of motion pictures. His first screen credit was as associate producer on *The Warriors* (1979). With Gordon he produced *48 Hrs.* (1982), *Streets of Fire* (1984) and *Brewster's Millions* (1985).

In 1985 Silver formed Silver Pictures. He produced action films including *Commando* (1985), the *Lethal Weapon* franchise, the first two *Die Hard* films and the *Matrix* trilogy (*The Matrix*, 1999; *The Matrix Reloaded*, 2003; *The Matrix Revolutions*, 2003). In 1998 he co-founded Dark Castle Entertainment with Robert Zemeckis. Silver is also credited, with Jared Kass, as co-creator of the sport of Ultimate.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (22)

### Performed in (1)

- *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), Fi1m 89, as Raoul — [page](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md)

### Produced (21) — the average rests on these

- *Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows* (2011), Fi1m 58, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows.md)
- *Sherlock Holmes* (2009), Fi1m 65, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/sherlock-holmes.md)
- *V for Vendetta* (2006), Fi1m 73, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/v-for-vendetta.md)
- *Kiss Kiss Bang Bang* (2005), Fi1m 79, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/kiss-kiss-bang-bang.md)
- *Veronica Mars* (2004), Fi1m 84, Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md)
- *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), Fi1m 60, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md)
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), Fi1m 46, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md)
- *The Matrix* (1999), Fi1m 88, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 4* (1998), Fi1m 55, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-4.md)
- *Demolition Man* (1993), Fi1m 68, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), Fi1m 64, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-3.md)
- *The Last Boy Scout* (1991), Fi1m 73, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-last-boy-scout.md)
- *Die Hard 2* (1990), Fi1m 70, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/die-hard-2.md)
- *Predator 2* (1990), Fi1m 63, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/predator-2.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 2* (1989), Fi1m 74, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-2.md)
- *Die Hard* (1988), Fi1m 89, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/die-hard.md)
- *Lethal Weapon* (1987), Fi1m 80, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon.md)
- *Predator* (1987), Fi1m 84, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/predator.md)
- *Commando* (1985), Fi1m 74, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/commando.md)
- *48 Hrs.* (1982), Fi1m 78, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/48-hrs.md)
- *Xanadu* (1980), Fi1m 38, Co-Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/xanadu.md)

## Complete filmography (114)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Road House* (2024), Producer
- *SuperFly* (2018), Producer
- *Suburbicon* (2017), Executive Producer
- *Collide* (2016), Producer
- *The Nice Guys* (2016), Producer
- *Veronica Mars* (2014), Executive Producer
- *Non-Stop* (2014), Producer
- *Enemies Closer* (2013), Executive Producer
- *Getaway* (2013), Executive Producer, Producer
- *Bullet to the Head* (2012), Executive Producer
- *The Factory* (2012), Producer
- *The Apparition* (2012), Producer
- *Stash House* (2012), Producer
- *The Philly Kid* (2012), Executive Producer
- *El Gringo* (2012), Executive Producer
- *Dragon Eyes* (2012), Producer
- *Transit* (2012), Executive Producer
- *Project X* (2012), Executive Producer
- *Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows* (2011), Producer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows.md)
- *Unknown* (2011), Producer
- *Splice* (2010), Executive Producer
- *The Losers* (2010), Producer
- *The Book of Eli* (2010), Producer
- *Sherlock Holmes* (2009), Producer — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/sherlock-holmes.md)
- *Ninja Assassin* (2009), Producer
- *The Hills Run Red* (2009), Producer
- *Whiteout* (2009), Producer
- *Orphan* (2009), Producer
- *RocknRolla* (2008), Producer
- *Speed Racer* (2008), Producer
- *Fred Claus* (2007), Producer
- *Return to House on Haunted Hill* (2007), Executive Producer
- *Moonlight* (2007), series, Executive Producer
- *The Brave One* (2007), Producer
- *The Invasion* (2007), Producer
- *The Reaping* (2007), Producer
- *Shark Bait* (2006), Producer
- *V for Vendetta* (2006), Producer — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/v-for-vendetta.md)
- *Kiss Kiss Bang Bang* (2005), Producer — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/kiss-kiss-bang-bang.md)
- *House of Wax* (2005), Producer
- *Veronica Mars* (2004), series, Executive Producer — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md)
- *Bet Your Life* (2004), Executive Producer
- *Entourage* (2004), series, as Joel Silver — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *Gothika* (2003), Producer
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), Producer — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md)
- *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), Producer — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md)
- *The Animatrix* (2003), Executive Producer
- *Cradle 2 the Grave* (2003), Producer
- *Ghost Ship* (2002), Producer
- *Ritual* (2002), Executive Producer
- *Jane Doe* (2001), Executive Producer
- *The Matrix Revisited* (2001), Executive Producer
- *Thir13en Ghosts* (2001), Producer
- *Osmosis Jones* (2001), as Police Chief (voice) (uncredited)
- *Swordfish* (2001), Producer
- *Proximity* (2001), Executive Producer
- *Exit Wounds* (2001), Producer
- *Dungeons & Dragons* (2000), Executive Producer
- *Freedom* (2000), series, Producer
- *Romeo Must Die* (2000), Producer
- *House on Haunted Hill* (1999), Producer
- *The Strip* (1999), series, Producer
- *Action* (1999), series, Executive Producer
- *Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection* (1999), Producer
- *Made Men* (1999), Producer
- *The Matrix* (1999), Producer — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 4* (1998), Producer — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-4.md)
- *Double Tap* (1997), Producer
- *Conspiracy Theory* (1997), Producer
- *Perversions of Science* (1997), series, Executive Producer
- *Fathers' Day* (1997), Producer
- *Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants* (1996), Executive Producer
- *Bordello of Blood* (1996), Executive Producer
- *Executive Decision* (1996), Producer
- *Fair Game* (1995), Producer
- *Assassins* (1995), Producer
- *W.E.I.R.D. World* (1995), Executive Producer
- *The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies* (1995), Producer
- *Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight* (1995), Executive Producer
- *Ri¢hie Ri¢h* (1994), Producer
- *Demolition Man* (1993), Producer — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), Producer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-3.md)
- *Two-Fisted Tales* (1992), Executive Producer
- *The Last Boy Scout* (1991), Producer — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/the-last-boy-scout.md)
- *Ricochet* (1991), Producer
- *MTV's 10th Anniversary Special* (1991), Executive Producer
- *Hudson Hawk* (1991), Producer
- *Predator 2* (1990), Producer — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/predator-2.md)
- *Parker Kane* (1990), Executive Producer
- *The Adventures of Ford Fairlane* (1990), Producer
- *Die Hard 2* (1990), Producer — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/die-hard-2.md)
- *Lethal Weapon 2* (1989), Producer — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-2.md)
- *Tales from the Crypt* (1989), series, as Crypt Keeper's Chainsaw Victim · Director, Executive Producer
- *Road House* (1989), Producer
- *Die Hard* (1988), Producer — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/die-hard.md)
- *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), as Raoul — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md)
- *Action Jackson* (1988), Producer
- *Predator* (1987), Producer — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/predator.md)
- *Lethal Weapon* (1987), Producer — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon.md)
- *Jumpin' Jack Flash* (1986), Producer
- *Commando* (1985), Producer — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/commando.md)
- *Weird Science* (1985), Producer
- *Brewster's Millions* (1985), Producer
- *Streets of Fire* (1984), Producer
- *48 Hrs.* (1982), Producer — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/48-hrs.md)
- *Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again* (1982), Executive Producer
- *The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper* (1981), Creative Consultant
- *Xanadu* (1980), Co-Producer — Fi1m 38, [page](https://film.one/film/xanadu.md)
- *The Warriors* (1979), Associate Producer
- *Hooper* (1978), Executive Producer's Assistant
- *The Bette Midler Show* (1976), Producer's Assistant
- *The Galton Case*, Producer
- *Logan's Run*, Producer
- *The Executioner*, Producer

## Gallery

- ![Joel Silver](https://film.one/media/person/88221/gallery-35f5fef7532a.jpg) Joel Silver — David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Joel_Silver_in_New_York_City_2008.jpg/1280px-Joel_Silver_in_New_York_City_2008.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Joel Silver bei der deutschen Filmpremiere The Brave One, Berlin, 13.9.2007](https://film.one/media/person/88221/gallery-84a1b805070a.jpg) Joel Silver bei der deutschen Filmpremiere The Brave One, Berlin, 13.9.2007 — Franz Richter (User:FRZ), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Joel_Silver.4804.jpg/1280px-Joel_Silver.4804.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Joel Silver bei der deutschen Filmpremiere The Brave One, Berlin, 13.9.2007](https://film.one/media/person/88221/gallery-3fdc13b1526e.jpg) Joel Silver bei der deutschen Filmpremiere The Brave One, Berlin, 13.9.2007 — Franz Richter (User:FRZ), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Joel_Silver.4807.jpg/1280px-Joel_Silver.4807.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### Other awards — 2 won, 1 nominated

- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture 1992: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture (won), for *Hudson Hawk*
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture 1991: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture (won), for *The Adventures of Ford Fairlane*
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture 1990: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture (nominated), for *Road House*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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