FILM DIRECTOR
Derek Kolstad
1974 - Today

Derek Kolstad
Derek Kolstad (born April 4, 1974) is an American screenwriter and film producer. He is the creator of the John Wick franchise, which began in 2014. He continued to write for the first two sequels of the franchise and is mainly known as a screenwriter of action films and shows. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Derek Kolstad is the 2,034th most popular film director, the 16,981st most popular biography from United States and the 606th most popular American Film Director.
Derek Kolstad is most famous for creating the "John Wick" film series, which has gained significant acclaim for its action sequences and world-building. He is an American screenwriter born in 1974.
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Among FILM DIRECTORS
Among film directors, Derek Kolstad ranks 2,034 out of 2,041. Before him are Kirk Wise, Sian Heder, Ram Gopal Varma, John Schwartzman, Andrew Fleming, and Michael Almereyda. After him are Dan Trachtenberg, Prakash Jha, Richard Stanley, Ben Wheatley, Mati Diop, and David Michôd.
Most Popular Film Directors in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsKirk Wise
1963 - Present
HPI: 43.57
Rank: 2,028
Sian Heder
1977 - Present
HPI: 43.53
Rank: 2,029
Ram Gopal Varma
1962 - Present
HPI: 43.53
Rank: 2,030
John Schwartzman
1960 - Present
HPI: 43.50
Rank: 2,031
Andrew Fleming
1963 - Present
HPI: 43.48
Rank: 2,032
Michael Almereyda
1959 - Present
HPI: 43.42
Rank: 2,033
Derek Kolstad
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 2,034
Dan Trachtenberg
1981 - Present
HPI: 43.32
Rank: 2,035
Prakash Jha
1952 - Present
HPI: 43.26
Rank: 2,036
Richard Stanley
1966 - Present
HPI: 43.26
Rank: 2,037
Ben Wheatley
1972 - Present
HPI: 43.22
Rank: 2,038
Mati Diop
1982 - Present
HPI: 43.17
Rank: 2,039
David Michôd
1972 - Present
HPI: 43.15
Rank: 2,040
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1974, Derek Kolstad ranks 882. Before him are Trần Hiếu Ngân, Hassen Gabsi, Sibelis Veranes, Fredrik Modin, Monika Kryemadhi, and Ryan Seacrest. After him are Imed Ben Younes, Michael Kolganov, Niklas Sundin, Mahesh Bhupathi, Christian Riganò, and Joe Perry.
Others Born in 1974
Go to all RankingsTrần Hiếu Ngân
POLITICIAN
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.44
Rank: 876
Hassen Gabsi
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.43
Rank: 877
Sibelis Veranes
WRESTLER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.42
Rank: 878
Fredrik Modin
HOCKEY PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.41
Rank: 879
Monika Kryemadhi
POLITICIAN
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.39
Rank: 880
Ryan Seacrest
ACTOR
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.39
Rank: 881
Derek Kolstad
FILM DIRECTOR
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 882
Imed Ben Younes
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 883
Michael Kolganov
ATHLETE
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.36
Rank: 884
Niklas Sundin
MUSICIAN
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.35
Rank: 885
Mahesh Bhupathi
TENNIS PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.33
Rank: 886
Christian Riganò
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.33
Rank: 887
Joe Perry
SNOOKER
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.32
Rank: 888
In United States
Among people born in United States, Derek Kolstad ranks 16,988 out of 20,380. Before him are Robin Canup (1968), Abyss (1973), Steve Harris (1965), Grey Damon (1987), Joe Johnson (1981), and Mary T. Meagher (1964). After him are Princess Leonore, Duchess of Gotland (2014), Tasha Reign (1989), Frank Shamrock (1972), Picabo Street (1971), Bo McCalebb (1985), and Rod Roddy (1937).
Others born in United States
Go to all RankingsRobin Canup
PHYSICIST
1968 - Present
HPI: 43.39
Rank: 16,982
Abyss
WRESTLER
1973 - Present
HPI: 43.39
Rank: 16,983
Steve Harris
ACTOR
1965 - Present
HPI: 43.38
Rank: 16,984
Grey Damon
ACTOR
1987 - Present
HPI: 43.38
Rank: 16,985
Joe Johnson
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 43.38
Rank: 16,986
Mary T. Meagher
SWIMMER
1964 - Present
HPI: 43.38
Rank: 16,987
Derek Kolstad
FILM DIRECTOR
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,988
Princess Leonore, Duchess of Gotland
NOBLEMAN
2014 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,989
Tasha Reign
PORNOGRAPHIC ACTOR
1989 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,990
Frank Shamrock
MARTIAL ARTS
1972 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,991
Picabo Street
SKIER
1971 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,992
Bo McCalebb
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,993
Rod Roddy
PRESENTER
1937 - 2003
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 16,994
Among FILM DIRECTORS In United States
Among film directors born in United States, Derek Kolstad ranks 606. Before him are Nicole Holofcener (1960), Kirk Wise (1963), Sian Heder (1977), John Schwartzman (1960), Andrew Fleming (1963), and Michael Almereyda (1959). After him are Dan Trachtenberg (1981), Theodore Melfi (1970), Charlie McDowell (1983), Jeff Cronenweth (1962), David Gordon Green (1975), and Greg Yaitanes (1970).
Nicole Holofcener
1960 - Present
HPI: 43.57
Rank: 600
Kirk Wise
1963 - Present
HPI: 43.57
Rank: 601
Sian Heder
1977 - Present
HPI: 43.53
Rank: 602
John Schwartzman
1960 - Present
HPI: 43.50
Rank: 603
Andrew Fleming
1963 - Present
HPI: 43.48
Rank: 604
Michael Almereyda
1959 - Present
HPI: 43.42
Rank: 605
Derek Kolstad
1974 - Present
HPI: 43.37
Rank: 606
Dan Trachtenberg
1981 - Present
HPI: 43.32
Rank: 607
Theodore Melfi
1970 - Present
HPI: 43.11
Rank: 608
Charlie McDowell
1983 - Present
HPI: 43.02
Rank: 609
Jeff Cronenweth
1962 - Present
HPI: 42.84
Rank: 610
David Gordon Green
1975 - Present
HPI: 42.80
Rank: 611
Greg Yaitanes
1970 - Present
HPI: 42.70
Rank: 612










































