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Jeff Baena

Jeffrey Baena is an American screenwriter and film director known for his comedic work. He wrote and directed several films, including "Life After Beth," "Joshy," "The Little Hours," "Horse Girl," and "Spin Me Round." He co-wrote the film "I Heart Huckabees." Baena frequently collaborates with actresses Alison Brie (his wife, with whom he co-wrote "Horse Girl" and "Spin Me Round"), Molly Shannon, and Aubrey Plaza.

June 29, 1977: Birth of Jeff Baena

Jeff Baena was born on June 29, 1977.

2000: Work with Robert Zemeckis

In 2000, Jeff Baena worked as a production assistant for Robert Zemeckis on the films What Lies Beneath and Cast Away.

2003: Life After Beth Script

Jeff Baena began writing the script for Life After Beth in 2003.

2004: Collaboration with David O. Russell

Following his work with Zemeckis, in 2004, Jeff Baena worked with and co-wrote several scripts with David O. Russell, including I Heart Huckabees.

2004: I Heart Huckabees Release

Jeff Baena co-wrote I Heart Huckabees, which was released in 2004.

2011: Relationship with Aubrey Plaza

Jeff Baena began dating Aubrey Plaza in 2011.

2014: Life After Beth Release

In 2014, Jeff Baena wrote and directed his first feature film, Life After Beth.

2016: Joshy Release

Jeff Baena wrote and directed Joshy in 2016.

2017: The Little Hours Release

The Little Hours, written and directed by Jeff Baena, was released in 2017.

2020: Horse Girl Release

Jeff Baena co-wrote and directed Horse Girl, released in 2020.

2021: Marriage to Aubrey Plaza

In 2021, Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza got married.

2022: Spin Me Round Release

Jeff Baena co-wrote and directed Spin Me Round, released in 2022.

January 3, 2025: Death of Jeff Baena

Jeff Baena passed away on January 3, 2025.