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Leigh Whannell (/ ˈ l i ˈ w ɑː n ɛ l /; born 17 January 1977) is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He is best known for writing films directed by his friend James Wan , including Saw (2004), Dead Silence (2007), Insidious (2010), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013).
Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker who co-created Saw and Insidious franchises. He also wrote and starred in The Invisible Man (2020) and directed Cooties (2014).
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Learn about the life and career of Leigh Whannell, an Australian writer, director and actor who co-created the Saw franchise with James Wan. Find out his birth date, height, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- January 17, 1977
Saw is a horror media franchise created by Australian film makers James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which began with the eponymous 2004 film and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. The franchise has expanded into various films and other media, including a television series, video games, comic books, music, theme park attractions, and ...
Saw is a 2004 American horror film directed by James Wan, in his feature directorial debut, and written by Leigh Whannell from a story by Wan and Whannell. It is the first installment in the Saw film series, and stars Whannell alongside Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, and Ken Leung .
Feb 27, 2020 · Leigh Whannell, director of The Invisible Man, talks about reinventing a classic character for a modern audience. He reveals how he made the film scary again by focusing on the victim of the invisible man, and how he hopes to create a shared horror experience in cinemas.
Sep 12, 2013 · Leigh Whannell is an Australian screenwriter who co-created the horror franchises Saw and Insidious with James Wan. He talks about his experience, inspiration and challenges in this interview with Den of Geek.
