Ben Wheatley
Directing

Ben Wheatley

May 7, 1972 (53 years old) Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Also known as: Benjamin 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

Ideal

Ideal

2005 • TV

Scala!!!

Scala!!!

2024 • Movie

Rob Loves Kerry

Rob Loves Kerry

2006 • Movie

An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley

2015 • Movie

Comedy Shuffle

2007 • TV

Why Horror?

Why Horror?

2014 • Movie

Movie Credits (41)

Acting

2024

Scala!!!

as Self

2006

Rob Loves Kerry

as Ben

2015

An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley

2014

Why Horror?

as Self

1998

Cider with Rosie

as Older Jack

2015

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...

as Self

2025

A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'

as Himself

2015

The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence

as Self

Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'

as Self

Crew

2010

Down Terrace

Director

2021

In the Earth

Executive Producer

2011

Kill List

Director

2011

Kill List

Writer

2013

The ABCs of Death

Director

2012

Sightseers

Director

2013

A Field in England

Director

2013

A Field in England

Writer

2015

High-Rise

Director

2016

The Greasy Strangler

Executive Producer

TV Credits (15)

Acting

2005

Ideal

as Brother Ben

1 episodes

2007

Comedy Shuffle

as Amazing Wizard Ben

1 episodes

Crew

2008

The Wrong Door

Director

2005

Ideal

Director

2005

Doctor Who

Director

2008

The Wrong Door

Writer

2024

Generation Z

Executive Producer

2018

Strange Angel

Director

2006

Modern Toss

Director

2007

Comedy Shuffle

Director

2006

Time Trumpet

Writer

2024

Generation Z

Director

Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 7, 1972 (53 years old)
Place of Birth
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Popularity
0.5

Career Stats

41
Movies
15
TV Shows