Cord Jefferson

Writing

Cord Jefferson

Born

1982-01-01 (44)

Place of birth

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Known for

Writing

Credits

14 titles

Cord Jefferson (born January 1, 1982) is an American filmmaker, journalist, and essayist. He has worked on the TV series Watchmen (for which he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing), Succession, The Good Place, and Master of None. For his feature directorial debut American Fiction (2023), Jefferson won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as an NAACP Image Award, a Writers Guild of America Awards, and a BAFTA Award.

Known for

Series credits

The Daily Show poster
6.4

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

The Daily Show

1996

The Oscars poster
7.1

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.

The Oscars

1953

VICE poster
7.1

A documentary news series with a taboo-breaking team who deliver incredible news stories from around the world.

VICE

2013

Dinner Time Live with David Chang poster
6.8

Chef David Chang hosts an unfiltered dining experience as he cooks for celebrity guests and shares culinary secrets.

Dinner Time Live with David Chang

2024

Hollywood Black poster
3.0

The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.

Hollywood Black

2024

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television poster
2.1

Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2025

The Detour with David Chang poster
1.0

In the age of influencers, algorithms and listicles, Chang cuts through the noise on a classic American road trip following local leads and friends’ recommendations to his next meal. Each episode represents a different leg of Chang’s journey, pairing him with a new travel companion and a new culinary adventure.

The Detour with David Chang

2026

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