Daniel Scheinert - Actor Profile

Daniel Scheinert

Directing
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
11Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 7, 1987
Birth Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

About Daniel Scheinert

Daniel Scheinert (born June 7, 1987) is an American filmmaker and one-half of the filmmaking duo known as the Daniels, alongside Daniel Kwan. He began his career as a director of music videos, including ones for "Houdini" (2012) by Foster the People and "Turn Down for What" (2013) by DJ Snake and Lil Jon, both of which earned Grammy Award nominations. Scheinert co-wrote and co-directed the absurdist comedy dramas Swiss Army Man (2016) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). The latter became A24's highest-grossing film and earned him several accolades, including Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniels (directors), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Daniel Scheinert Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Scheinert reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daniel Scheinert's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Daniel Scheinert's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel Scheinert Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Scheinert's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel Scheinert has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Daniel Scheinert - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Scheinert?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Scheinert is "Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Daniel Scheinert acted in?

Daniel Scheinert has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Scheinert?

Other notable films include "Everything Everywhere All at Once", "Puppets", and "Pockets".

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