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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).
- Actor, screenwriter, producer, director
- 1996–present
Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker who co-created Saw and Insidious franchises. He has also acted in films like The Mule and Aquaman, and written and directed Specs and Upgrade.
- January 1, 1
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- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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 family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- January 17, 1977
Learn about Leigh Whannell, an Australian actor, screenwriter and producer known for his horror collaborations with James Wan. See his filmography, ratings, reviews and photos on Rotten Tomatoes.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetNo Score YetDirector, Screenwriter, Executive ...38%70%Producer37%76%Executive Producer92%88%Director, Screenwriter, Executive ...Mar 31, 2020 · Leigh Whannell on reinventing The Invisible Man: 'I want to change people's perceptions' Maria Lewis. After his work on the Saw franchise, and a directorial triumph with Upgrade, the Australian...
- 3 min
- Maria Lewis
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May 30, 2018 · The writer-director of Saw and Insidious talks about his evolution as a filmmaker, his use of violence, and his new sci-fi movie Upgrade. He also reflects on his role in progressive cinema and the impact of a hit franchise.
Feb 25, 2020 · The film’s new spin was the brainchild of writer-director Leigh Whannell, who was called into Blumhouse for a meeting after making the cyberpunk horror film “Upgrade” for the studio in 2018 and...
