Coen brothers Coen brothers Joel Coen (born November 29, 1954) and Ethan Coen (born September 21, 1957), collectively referred to as the Coen brothers, are American filmmakers. Their films span many genres and styles, which they frequently subvert or parody. Their most acclaimed works include "Miller's Crossing" (1990), "Barton Fink" (1991), "Fargo" (1996), "The Big Lebowski" (1998), "No Country for Old Men" (2007), "True Grit" (2010), and "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013). The brothers write, direct and produce their films jointly, although until "The Ladykillers" (2004) Joel received sole credit for directing and Ethan for producing. They often alternate top billing for their
Joel S. Rice Joel S. Rice Joel S. Rice is an American actor and film producer. He made his film debut in the slasher film "Final Exam" (1981), and appeared in several television productions before later pursuing a career as a producer. He has produced over seventy television films, beginning 1993. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Rice relocated to Los Angeles, California after obtaining a lead role in the horror film "Final Exam" (1981). He later became a social worker after leaving the entertainment industry, but returned to the film business as an executive producer, producing the television films "Bonds of Love" and "Cries