Joanna Calo
American television writer and director
About Joanna Calo
Born 1980. Joanna Calo is an American screenwriter, television director, film screenwriter, television actor, television producer and television writer.
Joanna Calo is an American writer, director and producer. The showrunner of The Bear, her credits as a writer and executive producer include the television series Hacks, BoJack Horseman, The Baby-Sitters Club and the film Thunderbolts*.
Calo has won a Primetime Emmy Award, three Writers Guild of America Awards, an Independent Spirit Award, and a Producers Guild Award.
She and her husband have two children. They live in Los Angeles, California.
Early life Calo was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in New Jersey.
Career Calo is known for her showrunner role on The Bear. She credits her prior work on BoJack Horseman as having taught her about character and season arcs.
Filmography
TV series
Consulting producer Tuca & Bertie (2019) Beef (2023)
Film writer Thunderbolts* (2025)
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Who is Joanna Calo?
American television writer and director
When was Joanna Calo born?
Joanna Calo was born on 18 November 1980 in San Francisco.
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Joanna Calo is a screenwriter, television director, film screenwriter, television actor, television producer and television writer.
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Joanna Calo is American.
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