Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon (born June 23, 1964) is an American screenwriter, executive producer, director, comic book writer, occasional composer and actor, founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures. He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), Angel (1999–2004), Firefly (2002) and Dollhouse (2009–2010), as well as the short film Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008). Whedon wrote and directed the movie adaptation of Marvel's The Avengers which will be released in May 2012. He is also notable for his work in film, comic books, and online media. Many of Whedon's projects, as well as Whedon himself, enjoy cult status. This book is your ultimate resource for Joss Whedon. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Joss Whedon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film), Speed (1994 film), Waterworld, Toy Story, Alien Resurrection, Titan A.E., X-Men (film), Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Serenity (film), Thor (film), Captain America: The First Avenger, The Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers (2012 film), Much Ado About Nothing (2012 film), Parenthood (1990 TV series), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series), Angel (TV series), Firefly (TV series), Buffy the Animated Series, The Office (U.S. TV series), Business School (The Office), Branch Wars, Dollhouse (TV series), Dream On (Glee).