Director on record

Ben Wheatley

DirectorBritish Cinema4 credits

11Star power

166th of 173 in British Cinema

3 films led, $4M in reported gross.

Gross led: 5
Consistency: 1
Body of work: 65
Momentum: 5
Audience rating: 11

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Born: 7 May 1972
Birthplace: Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Nationality: United Kingdom
Industry: British Cinema

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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.

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