Joe Chappelle
Joe Chappelle is a working American director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. The first credits arrived well before the best-known title. A 33-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. 'Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers' sits at the front of the credit list. 'Phantoms' is a second title with real reach.
Joe Chappelle
7 Directed
16 Series
Joe Chappelle is a working American director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. The first credits arrived well before the best-known title. A 33-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. 'Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers' sits at the front of the credit list. 'Phantoms' is a second title with real reach.
TV Shows
Director
Chicago Fire
2012
Director
CSI: Miami
2002
Director
Fringe
2008
Director
The Wire
2002
Director
Smoke
2025
Director
Godfather of Harlem
2019
Director
Wolf Lake
2001
Director
CSI: NY
2004
Director
The Agency
2001
Director
The Twilight Zone
2002
Director
Manifest
2018
Director
Black Bird
2022
Director
Tulsa King
2022
Director
Witchblade
2001
Director
Chicago P.D.
2014
Full Filmography
Smoke
Director · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
Tulsa King
Director · 2 episodes
2022–
TV
Black Bird
Director · 2 episodes
2022–
TV
Godfather of Harlem
Director · 3 episodes
2019–
TV
An Acceptable Loss
Director
2019
Film
Manifest
Director · 2 episodes
2018–
TV
Chicago Med
Executive Producer · 18 episodes
2015–
TV
Chicago P.D.
Director · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Chicago Fire
Director · 31 episodes
2012–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of Joe Chappelle?
Joe Chappelle is best known for directing Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Phantoms, Takedown.
How many movies has Joe Chappelle directed?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Joe Chappelle has directed or written 7 films and worked on 16 TV shows.
What was Joe Chappelle's first movie?
The career of Joe Chappelle began with Thieves Quartet (1993).
What is Joe Chappelle's most recent movie or series?
Joe Chappelle's most recent release is Smoke, which premiered on June 26, 2025.
What TV shows has Joe Chappelle created or directed?
On television, Joe Chappelle has appeared in Fringe, The Wire, Tulsa King, Chicago P.D..
Joe Chappelle
· New Jersey, USA
Joseph Chappelle (born 1961) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director of film and television. He is perhaps best known for his work on the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire, where he directed six episodes and served as co-executive producer for three seasons.