Joseph Greco, 1972
Writers · January 1, 1972
Joseph Greco
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Joseph Greco is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Joseph Greco is a screenwriter, director, and producer born in 1972 in the US. He wrote and directed Canvas, his debut feature film inspired by his mother's struggle with schizophrenia, which premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and won the Alice in the City Prize at the 2007 Rome Film Festival. Greco has worked with major talents including Harrison Ford and cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and produced the Emmy-winning PBS documentary series Profiles of Hope. As a Capricorn, he channels introspective vision into deeply personal storytelling.
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Biography
Joseph Greco is a screenwriter, director, and producer living in Los Angeles. Born on 1972-01-01 in the US, Greco initially pursued magic, joining the Society of American Magicians at 14 before shifting to film. He graduated from Florida State University's School of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts in 1994.
Greco began his career making short films in Hollywood, Florida in the mid-90s before relocating to Hollywood in 1995. His early work earned recognition—The Ghost of Drury Lane and Lena's Spaghetti premiered in the Telluride Film Festival's Filmmakers of Tomorrow Program. He has collaborated with director James Cameron and is a member of the Directors Guild of America.
His filmography spans plays, short films, music videos, and PSAs featuring actors Harrison Ford, Matthew Modine, and Cloris Leachman. Notably, he directed the music video "Hope Is a Thing" for singer-songwriter Lisbeth Scott alongside two-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and created the Disney internet commercial "Dance Star Mickey" starring Quest Crew.
Greco produced and directed the 2011 Emmy-winning documentary series Profiles of Hope and produced Joe Pantoliano's documentary No Kidding, Me Too, both released on PBS. His debut feature film, Canvas, was inspired by living with his mother, who suffered from schizophrenia. Filmed in 2006 and starring Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden and Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano, Canvas premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and won the Alice in the City Prize (Best Feature Film) at the 2007 Rome Film Festival. The film received critical acclaim from reviewers including Roger Ebert and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. Greco was spotlighted by MovieMaker Magazine for his screenwriting and has spoken about mental health at the United Nations, Tufts University, and Yale University. Born under Capricorn, his life-path number 3 reflects his creative communication through deeply personal narratives.
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Before Fame
Greco was drawn to magic as a teenager, joining the Society of American Magicians at age 14. He later shifted his focus to film before attending Florida State University's School of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts, graduating in 1994. He began his directing career making short films in Hollywood, Florida in the mid-1990s before moving to Hollywood proper in 1995.
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Trivia
- Greco worked alongside two-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler on the music video "Hope Is a Thing" for singer-songwriter Lisbeth Scott.
- Canvas, his debut feature film, was inspired by his personal experience living with his mother, who suffered from schizophrenia, which he described as "a love letter to my parents".
- Greco is a member of the Directors Guild of America and has been invited to speak about mental health at the United Nations, Tufts University, and Yale University.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Joseph Greco gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Joseph Greco?
- Joseph Greco is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Joseph Greco's birthday?
- Joseph Greco was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Joseph Greco's zodiac sign?
- Joseph Greco is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Joseph Greco's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Joseph Greco was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Joseph Greco from?
- Joseph Greco is from United States.
- What does Joseph Greco do?
- Joseph Greco is a writer.
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