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
DirectingBirthday
May 7, 1972Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
32Place of birth
Billericay, Essex, England, UKAlso known as
Benjamin Wheatley![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/d9MEfHUzizFSB5IdrsGxG8vYBLK.jpg)
Cast credits
Crew credits
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Down Terrace
Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Editor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qwT2I3ons0oD58jIppKmd4qLtvB.jpg)
Kill List
Director, Writer, Editor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dBSEA6P2bq7apsmORxV0a54puhL.jpg)
The ABCs of Death
Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/l52cpdZcVkEVTaLqga6xxSQoaKX.jpg)
Sightseers
Director, Editor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dKhMJr8yoHVyvxyUiAeIn2hKVdL.jpg)
A Field in England
Director, Writer, Editor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/h8d92L9T5Ty8olbkGGeqXIpzaj0.jpg)
High-Rise
Director, Editor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/21WsmKivqOE2Vut73z07M8yx84F.jpg)
Free Fire
Director, Editor, Screenplay![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/A6rEKUIDoJebQygLr7hxVCoe8Fz.jpg)
The Greasy Strangler
Executive Producer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3EMJTfAlsfJoM9xqkNJpmMkIa8M.jpg)
Rob Loves Kerry
Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3peZFwQVevPQF6ShcgNETniVmXx.jpg)
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1qbonhVXGKTEH6JenZRqc1XNz1D.jpg)
The Ghoul
Executive Producer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/fSb1VpuvaDbidlH7Q13OU4aDpj0.jpg)
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/l1RtxOgL3AKb6NY61nWlewmyqpP.jpg)
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Director, Screenplay, Editor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kGhllBArW7ImDycSMIG5bj6GEPL.jpg)
Rebecca
Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/puGJX5Ko9KUMWM5cGqPZ5nyxa8c.jpg)
In Fabric
Executive Producer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sWElyWB5Aq4kQwDK5PwmzWr6JqE.jpg)
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9oijbrQPBjBerEa8yJtrCaV0emz.jpg)
ABCs of Death 2
Executive Producer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/Al0zhOkse8UHx1mc997dfJT4KJa.jpg)
U Is for Unearthed
Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/lzzUkcZyHbXJayCw8yNAPezdBhq.jpg)
In the Earth
Director, Screenplay, Editor, Executive Producer