Ben Wheatley
- Born
- May 7, 1972 (54 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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.
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Known for
Filmography
- —Wages of FearFilm · Screenplay
- —Freak ShiftFreak ShiftFilm · Screenplay, Director
- —Fear the ReaperFear the ReaperFilm · Director
- 2026NormalFilm · Director★ 7.2
- 2026BulkFilm · Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay
- 2024Generation ZSeries · Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Creator
- 2023KlokkenluiderFilm · Executive Producer
- 2023Meg 2: The TrenchFilm · Director★ 6.4
- 2021In the EarthFilm · Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director, Editor★ 5.6
- 2021DoughnutFilm · Thanks
- 2020RebeccaFilm · Director★ 6.3
- 2018In FabricFilm · Executive Producer★ 5.6
- 2018Happy New Year, Colin BursteadFilm · Director, Screenplay, Editor★ 6.4
- 2018Strange AngelSeries · Director★ 6.6
- 2017The GhoulFilm · Executive Producer★ 6.0
- 2017Free FireFilm · Director, Editor, Screenplay★ 6.2
- 2016The Greasy StranglerFilm · Executive Producer★ 5.5
- 2015High-RiseFilm · Director, Editor★ 5.6
- 2015Tank 432Film · Executive Producer★ 3.8
- 2015Aaaaaaaah!Film · Executive Producer★ 4.3
- 2015The Duke of BurgundyFilm · Executive Producer★ 6.3
- 2014ABCs of Death 2Film · Executive Producer★ 5.4
- 2014Doctor Who: Deep BreathFilm · Director★ 7.8
- 2013A Field in EnglandFilm · Director, Writer, Editor★ 6.2
- 2013The ABCs of DeathFilm · Director★ 4.9
- 2012SightseersFilm · Director, Editor★ 6.3
- 2011Kill ListFilm · Director, Writer, Editor★ 6.2
- 2011Inside Burge & WayInside Burge & WayFilm · Director
- 2011Burge & WayFilm · Director, Editor
- 2010Down TerraceFilm · Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer★ 6.2
- 2009Steve Coogan: The Inside StoryFilm · Director
- 2008The Wrong DoorSeries · Director, Writer, Creator
- 2007Comedy ShuffleComedy ShuffleSeries · Director, Characters
- 2006Time TrumpetSeries · Writer, Additional Writing
- 2006Modern TossSeries · Director
- 2006Rob Loves KerryFilm · Director
- 2005Doctor WhoSeries · Director★ 7.6
- 2005IdealSeries · Director★ 7.9
