
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Born
May 7, 1972 (age 53)
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.
Known For

TV
Ideal
Brother Ben
2005

Film
Cider with Rosie
Older Jack
1998

Film
Scala!!!
Self
2024
TV
Comedy Shuffle
Amazing Wizard Ben
2007

Film
Why Horror?
Self
2014

Film
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
Self
2015

Film
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Self
2025

Film
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Self
2015

Film
Rob Loves Kerry
Ben
2006

Film
Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Self
Film
An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
2015
Filmography
2025FilmA World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'as Self2024FilmScala!!!as Self2015FilmThe Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influenceas Self2015FilmNicolas Roeg: It's About Time...as Self2015FilmAn Appreciation by Ben Wheatley2014FilmWhy Horror?as Self2007TVComedy Shuffleas Amazing Wizard Ben2006FilmRob Loves Kerryas Ben2005TVIdealas Brother Ben1998FilmCider with Rosieas Older Jack—FilmWorshipping 'The Wicker Man'as Self