James Ponsoldt
James Ponsoldt is an American director rather than a performer working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. More credits fall under drama than under anything else. The tally is 17 titles between the two screens. The headline entry on the filmography is 'The Circle'. 'The Spectacular Now' is close behind in visibility.
James Ponsoldt
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9 Series
James Ponsoldt is an American director rather than a performer working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. More credits fall under drama than under anything else. The tally is 17 titles between the two screens. The headline entry on the filmography is 'The Circle'. 'The Spectacular Now' is close behind in visibility.
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The Altruists
Director · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Wonder Man
Director · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Running Point
Director · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Daisy Jones & the Six
Director · 5 episodes
2023–
TV
Shrinking
Director · 7 episodes
2023–
TV
Summering
Director
2022
Film
Sorry for Your Loss
Director · 6 episodes
2018–
TV
The Circle
Director
2017
Film
Legend of Master Legend
Director · 1 episode
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Ponsoldt and where are they from?
James Ponsoldt is 47 years old, born on September 5, 1978 in Athens, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Ponsoldt?
James Ponsoldt is best known for directing The Circle, The Spectacular Now, The End of the Tour.
How many movies has James Ponsoldt directed?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), James Ponsoldt has directed or written 6 films and worked on 9 TV shows.
What was James Ponsoldt's first movie?
The career of James Ponsoldt began with Inconstant Moon ().
What is James Ponsoldt's most recent movie or series?
James Ponsoldt's most recent release is Wonder Man, which premiered on January 27, 2026.
What TV shows has James Ponsoldt created or directed?
On television, James Ponsoldt has appeared in Shameless, Shrinking, Master of None, Wonder Man.
James Ponsoldt
1978-09-05 · Athens, Georgia, USA
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 (2013), and the dramas The End of the Tour (2015) and The Circle (2017).James Ponsoldt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.