Jordan Peele
Film director · 3 films (2017–2022)
Jordan Peele is a director whose work here spans Get Out (2017) to Nope (2022), across horror and mystery. The work runs wide — 29% of frames across the 3 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 165 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Jordan Haworth Peele is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for his film and television work in the comedy and horror genres.
Born 21 February 1979 · New York City, New York, USA
Directing style
Jordan Peele builds tension and an ominous sense of isolation by framing subjects primarily at eye level in medium and wide shots, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within their environments. His setups favor dark interior spaces and night exteriors illuminated by natural sunlight, practical fixtures, and window light. The visual palette is grounded in earthy browns, muted grays, and deep shadows, occasionally punctuated by a stark crimson, often finished with a cool, desaturated grade.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2018
- British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology · 2024
- Locus Award for Best Anthology · 2024
- Bram Stoker Award for Best Anthology · 2023
Films directed by Jordan Peele
About Jordan Peele
When was Jordan Peele born?
Jordan Peele was born on 21 February 1979 in New York City, New York, USA.
What films has Jordan Peele directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Get Out (2017), Us (2019) and Nope (2022).
What awards has Jordan Peele won?
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2018), British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology (2024), Locus Award for Best Anthology (2024) and Bram Stoker Award for Best Anthology (2023).
Search every frame of Jordan Peele’s films
All 165 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Jordan Peele — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.