Ben Wheatley

Born: 1972-05-07

Birthplace: Billericay, Essex, England, UK

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

Meg 2: The Trench
Normal
Rebecca
Free Fire
Kill List
High-Rise
The Duke of Burgundy
In Fabric
The ABCs of Death
Sightseers

Top Movie Credits

Meg 2: The Trench Director
Normal Director
Rebecca Director
Free Fire Screenplay
Kill List Editor
High-Rise Editor
The Duke of Burgundy Executive Producer
In Fabric Executive Producer
The ABCs of Death Director
Sightseers Editor