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Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley

Director · Born 1972-05-07 · Billericay, Essex, England, UK

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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.

Directed

  1. Meg 2: The Trench (2023) — Director
  2. Doctor Who (2005) — Director
  3. High-Rise (2015) — Director
  4. Free Fire (2017) — Director
  5. Rebecca (2020) — Director
  6. Kill List (2011) — Director
  7. The ABCs of Death (2013) — Director
  8. Sightseers (2012) — Director
  9. Normal (2026) — Director
  10. In the Earth (2021) — Director
  11. A Field in England (2013) — Director
  12. Doctor Who: Deep Breath (2014) — Director
  13. Down Terrace (2010) — Director
  14. Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018) — Director
  15. Strange Angel (2018) — Director
  16. Ideal (2005) — Director
  17. Generation Z (2024) — Director
  18. Rob Loves Kerry (2006) — Director
  19. Steve Coogan: The Inside Story (2009) — Director
  20. Modern Toss (2006) — Director
  21. The Wrong Door (2008) — Director
  22. Bulk (2026) — Director
  23. Freak Shift — Director
  24. Burge & Way (2011) — Director
  25. Inside Burge & Way (2011) — Director
  26. Normal 2 — Director
  27. Comedy Shuffle (2007) — Director

Also appeared in

  1. Ideal (2005) — Brother Ben
  2. Why Horror? (2014) — Self
  3. Scala!!! (2024) — Self
  4. Cider with Rosie (1998) — Older Jack
  5. Rob Loves Kerry (2006) — Ben
  6. Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... (2015) — Self
  7. Worshiping The Wicker Man (2013) — Self
  8. A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025) — Self
  9. The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence (2015) — Self
  10. An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley (2015)
  11. Comedy Shuffle (2007) — Amazing Wizard Ben