About

Known credits:
59
Birthday:
1972-05-07
Place of birth:
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Website:
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Ben Wheatley

Overview

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

Acting
2024 Scala!!! Actor Self 59
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2020 A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' Actor Himself N/A
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2015 The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence Actor Self N/A
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2015 Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... Actor Self 59
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2015 An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley Actor N/A
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2014 Why Horror? Actor Self 59
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2006 Rob Loves Kerry Actor Ben 58
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1998 Cider with Rosie Actor Older Jack 58
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Worshipping 'The Wicker Man' Actor Self N/A
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Directing
2023 Meg 2: The Trench Directing Director 64
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2021 In the Earth Directing Director 58
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2020 Rebecca Directing Director 61
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2018 Happy New Year, Colin Burstead Directing Director 59
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2017 Free Fire Directing Director 61
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2015 High-Rise Directing Director 56
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2014 Doctor Who: Deep Breath Directing Director 62
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2013 A Field in England Directing Director 60
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2013 The ABCs of Death Directing Director 53
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2012 Sightseers Directing Director 60
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2012 U Is for Unearthed Directing Director 59
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2011 Kill List Directing Director 60
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2011 Inside Burge & Way Directing Director N/A
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2011 Burge & Way Directing Director N/A
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2010 Down Terrace Directing Director 59
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2009 Steve Coogan: The Inside Story Directing Director 59
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2008 The Wrong Door Directing Director N/A
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2006 Rob Loves Kerry Directing Director 58
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Freak Shift Directing Director N/A
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Normal Directing Director N/A
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Generation Z Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2021 In the Earth Writing Screenplay 58
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2018 Happy New Year, Colin Burstead Writing Screenplay 59
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2017 Free Fire Writing Screenplay 61
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2013 A Field in England Writing Writer 60
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2011 Kill List Writing Writer 60
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2010 Down Terrace Writing Writer 59
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Freak Shift Writing Screenplay N/A
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Wages of Fear Writing Screenplay N/A
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Generation Z Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2023 Klokkenluider Production Executive Producer 59
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2021 In the Earth Production Executive Producer 58
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2018 In Fabric Production Executive Producer 57
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2017 The Ghoul Production Executive Producer 59
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2016 The Greasy Strangler Production Executive Producer 58
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2015 Tank 432 Production Executive Producer 57
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2015 Aaaaaaaah! Production Executive Producer 57
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2014 The Duke of Burgundy Production Executive Producer 60
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2014 ABCs of Death 2 Production Executive Producer 57
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2010 Down Terrace Production Executive Producer 59
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Generation Z Production Executive Producer N/A
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Crew
2021 Doughnut Crew Thanks 59
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Editing
2021 In the Earth Editing Editor 58
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2018 Happy New Year, Colin Burstead Editing Editor 59
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2017 Free Fire Editing Editor 61
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2015 High-Rise Editing Editor 56
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2013 A Field in England Editing Editor 60
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2012 Sightseers Editing Editor 60
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2011 Kill List Editing Editor 60
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2010 Down Terrace Editing Editor 59
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