J.A. Bayona
Spanish director, actor and producer
- Age
- 51years old
- Full name
- Juan Antonio Bayona
- Born
- 9 May 1975Barcelona
- Nationality
Spain - Star sign
- Taurus
- Years active
- 2007–2026
Known for
About J.A. Bayona
J.A. Bayona is a Spanish director, actor and producer. They were born on 9 May 1975 in Barcelona. Their career spans 19 titles, among them The Impossible (2012), Spanish Movie (2009) and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for J.A. Bayona is The Orphanage (2007); in all, 17 films and 2 TV shows over 19 years. They have worked as actor in 7, director in 7, producer in 5 and writer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Impossible (2012), with 242 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 10 titles. The person they have worked with most is Belén Atienza, on 9 films, among them The Impossible and A Monster Calls.
Latest work
Full filmography (19)- 2026
La vida es Verdi
J.A. Bayona
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
Wolfgang
J.A. Bayona
- 2024
Caída libre
Producer
- 2023
- 2022–
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV
Director
- 2019
Cinema Mon Amour
Él mismo
Where to watch J.A. Bayona
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2016
- 2007
- 2018
- 2017
- 2017
- 2016
- 2023
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best J.A. Bayona films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- I Hate New York 2018
- A Monster Calls 2016
- Society of the Snow 2023
- The Orphanage 2007
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 2018
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Goya Awards (1963–2026) and Feroz Awards (2014–2026).
- Goya Awards 4 wins4 nominations
- Feroz Awards 1 win2 nominations
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Questions about J.A. Bayona
How old is J.A. Bayona?
J.A. Bayona is 51 years old: born on 9 May 1975 in Barcelona.
What are the best J.A. Bayona films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best J.A. Bayona films are I Hate New York (2018, 8.8), A Monster Calls (2016, 8.4) and Society of the Snow (2023, 8.1).
How many films and TV shows has J.A. Bayona been in?
MovieNCo lists 17 films and 2 TV shows for J.A. Bayona, from The Orphanage (2007) to La vida es Verdi (2026).
How many awards has J.A. Bayona won?
J.A. Bayona has won 5 awards from 6 nominations. By award: Goya Awards, 4 of 4; Feroz Awards, 1 of 2. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is J.A. Bayona's star sign?
J.A. Bayona is a Taurus: born on 9 May.
Page reviewed on 9 January 2024.