Dan Trachtenberg - Actor Profile

Dan Trachtenberg

Directing
Updated: May 18, 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.

Dan Trachtenberg Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dan Trachtenberg reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Dan Trachtenberg'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 Learned Behavior: Special Features at Work, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dan Trachtenberg Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Dan Trachtenberg has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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.

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