Ben Wheatley

Personal Info

Know For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-05-07 (53 years old)

Place of Birth

Billericay, Essex, England, UK

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, K...

Production

2010

Down Terrace

as Director

2021

In the Earth

as Executive Producer

2011

Kill List

as Director

2011

Kill List

as Writer

2013

2012

Sightseers

as Director

2013

2013

2013

2015

High-Rise

as Director

2021

Doughnut

as Thanks

2016

The Greasy Strangler

as Executive Producer

2012

Sightseers

as Editor

2017

Free Fire

as Director

2010

Down Terrace

as Writer

2011

Kill List

as Editor

2006

Rob Loves Kerry

as Director

2015

High-Rise

as Editor

2017

Free Fire

as Editor

-

Normal

as Director

2017

The Ghoul

as Executive Producer

-

Wages of Fear

as Screenplay

2014

The Duke of Burgundy

as Executive Producer

2017

Free Fire

as Screenplay

2020

Rebecca

as Director

2018

In Fabric

as Executive Producer

2010

Down Terrace

as Editor

2010

Down Terrace

as Executive Producer

2014

ABCs of Death 2

as Executive Producer

-

Freak Shift

as Screenplay

2021

In the Earth

as Screenplay

-

Freak Shift

as Director

2021

In the Earth

as Director

2023

2021

In the Earth

as Editor

2023

Klokkenluider

as Executive Producer

2011

Burge & Way

as Director

2011

2015

Aaaaaaaah!

as Executive Producer

2015

Tank 432

as Executive Producer

2025

Bulk

as Director

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