Dan Trachtenberg - Actor Profile

Dan Trachtenberg

Directing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
1Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1981
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Dan Trachtenberg

Dan Trachtenberg (born May 11, 1981) is an American filmmaker and podcast host. He is best known for directing the films 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) and Prey (2022), the former earning him a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film. For television, he directed the pilot episodes of The Boys (2019) and The Lost Symbol (2021), the latter of which he also served as an executive producer.  Trachtenberg was one of three hosts of The Totally Rad Show podcast and a former co-host of the Geekdrome podcast. He also directed episodes for the Ctrl+Alt+Chicken podcast, all hosted at Revision3. He directed the 2011 short film Portal: No Escape, an episode of Black Mirror entitled "Playtest," and various television commercials and public service announcements. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dan Trachtenberg, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dan Trachtenberg reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Dan Trachtenberg's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dan Trachtenberg remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Learned Behavior: Special Features at Work, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dan Trachtenberg Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dan Trachtenberg's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dan Trachtenberg.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Learned Behavior: Special Features at Work Self Flop Similar →

Dan Trachtenberg - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dan Trachtenberg?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Trachtenberg is "Learned Behavior: Special Features at Work" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Dan Trachtenberg acted in?

Dan Trachtenberg has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.