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.
Jeff Baena was born on June 29, 1977.
In 2000, Jeff Baena worked as a production assistant for Robert Zemeckis on the films What Lies Beneath and Cast Away.
Jeff Baena began writing the script for Life After Beth in 2003.
Following his work with Zemeckis, in 2004, Jeff Baena worked with and co-wrote several scripts with David O. Russell, including I Heart Huckabees.
Jeff Baena co-wrote I Heart Huckabees, which was released in 2004.
Jeff Baena began dating Aubrey Plaza in 2011.
In 2014, Jeff Baena wrote and directed his first feature film, Life After Beth.
Jeff Baena wrote and directed Joshy in 2016.
The Little Hours, written and directed by Jeff Baena, was released in 2017.
Jeff Baena co-wrote and directed Horse Girl, released in 2020.
In 2021, Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza got married.
Jeff Baena co-wrote and directed Spin Me Round, released in 2022.
Jeff Baena passed away on January 3, 2025.