Ben Wheatley
Born: 1972-05-07 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2024
- Generation Z ... (Executive Producer)
- Scala!!! as Self
2023
- Meg 2: The Trench ... (Director)
- Klokkenluider ... (Executive Producer)
2021
- In the Earth ... (Executive Producer)
- Doughnut ... (Thanks)
2020
- Rebecca ... (Director)
2018
- Strange Angel ... (Director)
- In Fabric ... (Executive Producer)
- Happy New Year, Colin Burstead ... (Director)
2016
- The Greasy Strangler ... (Executive Producer)
2015
- The Duke of Burgundy ... (Executive Producer)
- High-Rise ... (Director)
- Aaaaaaaah! ... (Executive Producer)
- The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence as Self
- Tank 432 ... (Executive Producer)
- Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... as Self
- An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
2014
- Why Horror? as Self
- ABCs of Death 2 ... (Executive Producer)
- Doctor Who: Deep Breath ... (Director)
2013
- The ABCs of Death ... (Director)
- A Field in England ... (Director)
2012
- Sightseers ... (Director)
2011
- Kill List ... (Director)
- Burge & Way ... (Director)
- Inside Burge & Way ... (Director)
2010
- Down Terrace ... (Director)
2009
- Steve Coogan: The Inside Story ... (Director)
2008
- The Wrong Door ... (Director)
2007
- Comedy Shuffle as Amazing Wizard Ben
2006
- Time Trumpet ... (Writer)
- Modern Toss ... (Director)
- Rob Loves Kerry as Ben
2005
- Doctor Who ... (Director)
- Ideal as Brother Ben
1998
- Cider with Rosie as Older Jack