- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 7, 1972
- Place of Birth
- Billericay, Essex, England, UK
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.
Filmography
movieNormal
2026 · Director
movieBulk
2026 · Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay
movieA World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
2025 · Self
tvGeneration Z
2024 · Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Creator
movieScala!!!
2024 · Self
movieKlokkenluider
2023 · Executive Producer
movieMeg 2: The Trench
2023 · Director
movieIn the Earth
2021 · Executive Producer, Director, Screenplay, Editor
movieDoughnut
2021 · Thanks
movieRebecca
2020 · Director
movieIn Fabric
2018 · Executive Producer
movieHappy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018 · Director, Screenplay, Editor
tvStrange Angel
2018 · Director
movieThe Ghoul
2017 · Executive Producer
movieFree Fire
2017 · Director, Editor, Screenplay
movieThe Greasy Strangler
2016 · Executive Producer
movieHigh-Rise
2015 · Director, Editor
movieTank 432
2015 · Executive Producer
movieAaaaaaaah!
2015 · Executive Producer
movieThe Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
2015 · Self
movieNicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
2015 · Self
movieThe Duke of Burgundy
2015 · Executive Producer
An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
movieAn Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
2015
movieWhy Horror?
2014 · Self
movieABCs of Death 2
2014 · Executive Producer
movieDoctor Who: Deep Breath
2014 · Director
movieWorshiping The Wicker Man
2013 · Self
movieA Field in England
2013 · Director, Writer, Editor
movieThe ABCs of Death
2013 · Director
movieSightseers
2012 · Director, Editor
movieKill List
2011 · Director, Writer, Editor
Inside Burge & Way
movieInside Burge & Way
2011 · Director
movieBurge & Way
2011 · Director, Editor
movieDown Terrace
2010 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Editor
movieSteve Coogan: The Inside Story
2009 · Director
tvThe Wrong Door
2008 · Director, Writer, Creator
Comedy Shuffle
tvComedy Shuffle
2007 · Amazing Wizard Ben, Director, Characters
tvTime Trumpet
2006 · Writer, Additional Writing
tvModern Toss
2006 · Director
movieRob Loves Kerry
2006 · Ben, Director
tvDoctor Who
2005 · Director
tvIdeal
2005 · Brother Ben, Director
movieCider with Rosie
1998 · Older Jack
movieWages of Fear
— · Screenplay
Freak Shift
movieFreak Shift
— · Director, Screenplay
Normal 2
movieNormal 2
— · Director