Ben Wheatley
Director
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.
Born1972-05-07
Place of BirthBillericay, Essex, England, UK
Known For
7.6
Doctor Who
Action & AdventureDrama
6.4
Meg 2: The Trench
ActionSci-Fi
7.2
Normal
ActionCrime
8.0
Ideal
Comedy
5.6
High-Rise
Drama
6.3
Free Fire
ActionCrime
6.6
Strange Angel
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
6.3
Rebecca
RomanceDrama
6.2
Kill List
HorrorThriller
5.5
Generation Z
Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy
5.0
The ABCs of Death
Horror
6.3
Sightseers
ComedyCrime
6.2
Modern Toss
AnimationComedy
5.0
The Wrong Door
Comedy
5.6
In the Earth
HorrorSci-Fi
5.0
Bulk
ActionSci-Fi
6.4
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
ComedyDrama
7.7
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
TV MovieSci-Fi
6.2
A Field in England
HorrorThriller
Comedy Shuffle
Comedy
6.1
Down Terrace
CrimeDrama
6.8
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
ComedyTV Movie
Freak Shift
ActionThriller
Burge & Way
ComedyTV Movie