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Marc Jobst
Born
Marc Dieter Jobst

(1961-03-20) March 20, 1961 (age 65)
Alma materNewcastle University
OccupationTelevision Director
Websitehttps://www.marcjobst.com/

Marc Jobst (born March 20, 1961) is a Zimbabwe-born, British filmmaker. He has directed episodes of Daredevil, The Witcher, and One Piece.

Biography

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Jobst, born in the Southern part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (modern day Zimbabwe), moved to England at a young age. In 1983, he graduated University of Newcastle upon Tyne in agriculture before pursuing the arts.[1] He founded the Three Monkeys Theatre Company and toured the country, primarily as a performer.[2]

His filmmaking career includes directing BBC dramas such as EastEnders and Casualty, and Marvel's Netflix series such as Daredevil, Luke Cage, and The Punisher.[3] He recently directed the pilot episode of One Piece, while also serving as an executive producer.[4] His other projects include Hannibal, Black Sails, Hemlock Grove, and Tin Star.[5]

His next project is a film covering the topic of homelessness called Home.[6]

References

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  1. ↑ "What's the Story? The job of directing character-led action films by Marc Jobst". Newcastle University. March 11, 2021. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Marc Jobst on the North, fandom, and character-driven storytelling". The Courier. February 14, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Campbell, Scott (August 30, 2023). "Exclusive interview: 'One Piece' director and executive producer Mark Jobst talks Netflix's blockbuster new series, 'Hannibal,' 'Daredevil,' 'The Witcher,' and more". We Got This Covered. Archived from the original on August 30, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Bianchini, Elisabetta (August 31, 2023). "'One Piece' director brings his 'Daredevil' and 'The Witcher' experience exciting new show". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Kurland, Daniel (September 1, 2023). "One Piece Director Marc Jobst On Adapting the Unadaptable". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Upcoming Projects".
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Category:1961 births Category:Zimbabwean filmmakers Category:Zimbabwean film directors Category:Living people