Ben Wheatley
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
- Directing
- Born
- 1972-05-07 · Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Known for
- Meg 2: The Trench (2023) — Director
- Doctor Who (2005) — Director
- High-Rise (2015) — Director
- The Terminal List (2022) — Director
- Free Fire (2017) — Director
- Rebecca (2020) — Director
- Kill List (2011) — Director
- Normal (2026) — Director
- The ABCs of Death (2013) — Director
- Sightseers (2012) — Director
- In the Earth (2021) — Executive Producer
- The Duke of Burgundy (2015) — Executive Producer
- In Fabric (2018) — Executive Producer
- ABCs of Death 2 (2014) — Executive Producer
- A Field in England (2013) — Director
- The Greasy Strangler (2016) — Executive Producer