Ben Wheatley

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.3071

Gender

Male

Birthday

07-May-1972

Age

(54 years old)

Place of Birth

Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Benjamin Wheatley

Ben 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.


Credits

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... (2015) Character: Self
The first major profile of the great British film director Nicolas Roeg, examining his very personal vision of cinema as in such films as Don't Look Now, Performance, Walkabout and The Man Who Fell to Earth. Roeg reflects on his career, which began as a leading cinematographer, and on the themes that have obsessed him, such as our perception of time and the difficulty of human relationships.
An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley (2015) Character: N/A
In this video piece, British director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers) explains what makes Stanley Kubrick's films unique, and discusses some of his favorite scenes from The Killing, the framing of different scenes, the basic challenges Stanley Kubrick must have been presented with because of the film's limited budget, the indelible images he created.
Worshiping The Wicker Man Worshiping The Wicker Man (2013) Character: Self
Famous fans talk about 1973's The Wicker Man and how it has influenced their work.
Scala!!! Scala!!! (2024) Character: Self
This feature-length big screen documentary tells the riotous inside story of the infamous sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll repertory cinema which inspired a generation during Britain's turbulent Thatcher years.
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence (2015) Character: Self
Martin Scorsese and other contemporary filmmakers reveal the impact The Third Man had on their careers and why the film is still so relevant today.
Why Horror? Why Horror? (2014) Character: Self
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.
Cider with Rosie Cider with Rosie (1998) Character: Older Jack
This adaptation of Laurie Lee's autobiographical novel follows a young man's maturation in the country town of Gloucestershire near the end of World War I. As young Laurie comes of age under the protective eye of his mother, he learns to live with an eccentric collection of friends, neighbours, and relatives. As he enters his teenage years, Laurie discovers women.
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025) Character: Self
Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact.



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