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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-05-07 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Ben Wheatley

Biography:

Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is an English filmmaker, film editor, and animator. Beginning his career in advertising, Wheatley first gained recognition and acclaim for his commercials and short films, before transitioning into feature films and television programmes. He is best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, with his films frequently incorporating heavy elements of black comedy and satire.

Wheatley has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Evening Standard British Film Award, five British Independent Film Award nominations, and numerous awards and honours from film festivals including South by Southwest, Karlovy Vary, Mar del Plata, Raindance, Toronto and Cannes.

Known For

Directing

2024

Generation Z as Director

2023

Meg 2: The Trench as Director

2021

In the Earth as Director

2020

Rebecca as Director

2017

Free Fire as Director

2015

High-Rise as Director

2014

2013

The ABCs of Death as Director
A Field in England as Director

2012

Sightseers as Director

2011

Kill List as Director
Burge & Way as Director
Inside Burge & Way as Director

2010

Down Terrace as Director

2008

The Wrong Door as Director

2007

Comedy Shuffle as Director

2006

Rob Loves Kerry as Director
Modern Toss as Director

2005

Ideal as Director
Doctor Who as Director

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Normal as Director
Freak Shift as Director

Production

2024

Generation Z as Executive Producer

2023

Klokkenluider as Executive Producer

2021

In the Earth as Executive Producer

2018

In Fabric as Executive Producer

2017

The Ghoul as Executive Producer

2016

The Greasy Strangler as Executive Producer

2015

Aaaaaaaah! as Executive Producer
Tank 432 as Executive Producer

2014

The Duke of Burgundy as Executive Producer
ABCs of Death 2 as Executive Producer

2010

Down Terrace as Executive Producer

Writing

2024

Generation Z as Writer

2021

In the Earth as Screenplay

2017

Free Fire as Screenplay

2013

2011

Kill List as Writer

2010

Down Terrace as Writer

2008

The Wrong Door as Writer

2007

Comedy Shuffle as Characters

2006

Time Trumpet as Writer

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Wages of Fear as Screenplay
Freak Shift as Screenplay

Editing

2021

In the Earth as Editor

2017

Free Fire as Editor

2015

High-Rise as Editor

2013

2012

Sightseers as Editor

2011

Kill List as Editor

2010

Down Terrace as Editor

Crew

2021

Doughnut as Thanks

2006

Time Trumpet as Additional Writing

Creator

2024

Generation Z as Creator

2008

The Wrong Door as Creator