Seth Gordon Biography: Net Worth, Height, Parents, Real Name, Age, Son, Movies, Wife, Facebook, Nationality

Seth Lewis Gordon also known as Seth Gordon serves as a skilled American film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, recognized for his engaging comedies and documentaries that capture everyday rivalries and human quirks, such as the arcade battle in The King of Kong and the workplace chaos in Horrible Bosses.

With a background in architecture and hands-on documentary work in Kenya, he has directed hits like Baywatch and episodes of shows including The Office and Parks and Recreation, while producing award-winning projects like Undefeated.

Profile

• Full Name: Seth Lewis Gordon
• Stage Name: Seth Gordon
• Born: July 15, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Editor
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Bootsy Holler
• Children: One son (Drake)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Seth Gordon, a skilled American film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, came into the world on July 15, 1976, in Evanston, Illinois. He grew up under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon in a home that supported his early creative interests, though he keeps most family details private.

He attended Lakeside School in Seattle before heading to Yale University in 1994 to study architecture. While there, he joined the improvisational group Ex!t Players and acted in campus productions.

In 1997, he left Yale to teach high school for six months in Shimanyiro, Kenya, where he helped fund a school through the United Nations and started filming his first documentary.

Career

Seth Gordon kicked off his filmmaking path with the documentary Building Shimanyiro in 2001, drawing from his Kenya experience.

He followed with New York Doll in 2005, about a New York Dolls fan finding his bandmate, and Shut Up & Sing in 2006, which tracked the Dixie Chicks’ comeback after controversy.

His breakthrough came in 2007 with The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, a Sundance hit about Donkey Kong rivals that grossed over $1 million and earned strong reviews.

He stepped into fiction with the 2008 holiday comedy Four Christmases, starring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon, which took in $163 million worldwide. In 2011, he directed Horrible Bosses, a box office success with Jason Bateman and Charlie Day, grossing $209 million.

Other features include Identity Thief in 2013 with Melissa McCarthy, Baywatch in 2017 as a Dwayne Johnson vehicle, and The Lost City in 2022. As a producer, he backed the Oscar-winning Undefeated in 2011 about a high school football team.

On TV, he directed episodes of The Office, Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Community, plus served as executive producer on The Goldbergs since 2013, Atypical, and Sneaky Pete.

Recent work includes directing Back in Action in 2025 with Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx. His mix of docs, comedies, and TV has kept him steady in Hollywood.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Seth Gordon

Personal Life

Seth Gordon, a skilled American film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, is now 49. He keeps family matters low-key, with no public details on siblings beyond his parents’ role in his Evanston upbringing.

He married photographer Bootsy Holler, and they share a son named Drake, focusing on a private home life away from the spotlight. No recent updates suggest changes in his relationship status, as he prioritizes work and quiet time in Los Angeles.

Filmography

• The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007, documentary director/producer)
• Four Christmases (2008, director)
• Horrible Bosses (2011, director)
• Identity Thief (2013, director)
• Baywatch (2017, director)
• The Lost City (2022, producer)

Net Worth

Seth Gordon, a skilled American film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD.

His money comes from directing hits like Horrible Bosses and Baywatch, producing successes such as Undefeated, and TV executive producing on The Goldbergs and Atypical.

Box office earnings, residuals, and deals with studios like Warner Bros. add to his finances over the years.