Ben Wheatley

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1972-05-07 (52 years old)

Place of Birth Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Also Known As Benjamin Wheatley

Ben Wheatley

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

Director

Freak Shift

as Director

Normal

as Director

2024
Generation Z

as Director

2023
Meg 2: The Trench

as Director

2021
In the Earth

as Director

2020
Rebecca

as Director

2018
Strange Angel

as Director

2017
Free Fire

as Director

2015
High-Rise

as Director

2014
2013
The ABCs of Death

as Director

2013
A Field in England

as Director

2012
Sightseers

as Director

2012
U Is for Unearthed

as Director

2011
Kill List

as Director

2011
Burge & Way

as Director

2011
Inside Burge & Way

as Director

2010
Down Terrace

as Director

2008
The Wrong Door

as Director

2007
Comedy Shuffle

as Director

2006
Rob Loves Kerry

as Director

2006
Modern Toss

as Director

2005
Ideal

as Director

2005
Doctor Who

as Director

Writer

Freak Shift

as Screenplay

Wages of Fear

as Screenplay

2024
Generation Z

as Writer

2021
In the Earth

as Screenplay

2017
Free Fire

as Screenplay

2013
2011
Kill List

as Writer

2010
Down Terrace

as Writer

2008
The Wrong Door

as Writer

2007
Comedy Shuffle

as Characters

2006
Time Trumpet

as Writer

Producer

2024
Generation Z

as Executive Producer

2023
Klokkenluider

as Executive Producer

2021
In the Earth

as Executive Producer

2018
In Fabric

as Executive Producer

2017
The Ghoul

as Executive Producer

2016
The Greasy Strangler

as Executive Producer

2015
Aaaaaaaah!

as Executive Producer

2015
Tank 432

as Executive Producer

2014
The Duke of Burgundy

as Executive Producer

2014
ABCs of Death 2

as Executive Producer

2010
Down Terrace

as Executive Producer

Editor

2021
In the Earth

as Editor

2017
Free Fire

as Editor

2015
High-Rise

as Editor

2013
2012
Sightseers

as Editor

2011
Kill List

as Editor

2010
Down Terrace

as Editor

Crew

2021
Doughnut

as Thanks

2006
Time Trumpet

as Additional Writing

Creator

2024
Generation Z

as Creator

2008
The Wrong Door

as Creator