Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright

1974-04-18 Poole, Dorset, England, UK 67 Credits

Biography

Edgar Howard Wright (born 18 April 1974) is an English filmmaker. He is known for his fast-paced and kinetic, satirical genre films, which feature extensive utilisation of expressive popular music, Steadicam tracking shots, dolly zooms and a signature editing style that includes transitions, whip pans and wipes. He first made independent short films before making his first feature film, A Fistful of Fingers, in 1995. Wright created and directed the comedy series Asylum in 1996, written with Davi...

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The Running Man

The Running Man

2025

Producer, Director, Screenplay

Producing Directing Writing

Desperate to save his sick daughter, a working-class dad joins a deadly spectator sport where the longer he stays alive, the bigger the payout. Betwee...

Snow White

Snow White

2025

Thanks

4.3

Following the benevolent King's disappearance, the Evil Queen dominated the once fair land with a cruel streak. Princess Snow White flees the castle w...

Sing 2

Sing 2

2021

as Additional Voices (voice)

7.8
Acting

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connecti...

Last Night in Soho

Last Night in Soho

2021

Story, Screenplay, Director

7.3
Writing Directing Producing

A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1...

What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London

What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London

2021

Director

8.0
Directing

Filmed in 2018, this infectiously energised performance of 22 tracks spans 5 decades of Sparks' musical genius, leaving little wonder as to why Ron & ...

The Sparks Brothers

The Sparks Brothers

2021

as Self

7.4
Acting

Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your fav...

The Sparks Brothers

The Sparks Brothers

2021

Director, Producer, Screenplay

7.4
Directing Producing Writing

Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your fav...

I Am Alfred Hitchcock

I Am Alfred Hitchcock

2021

as Self

7.2
Acting

Interviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential and studied filmmakers in the ...

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis

2020

as Self - Scene Headings

8.8
Acting

A majority of the Scott Pilgrim cast reunite for a read through of the screenplay on behalf of Water for People.

Bloody And Groovy Baby! A Tribute to Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2

Bloody And Groovy Baby! A Tribute to Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2

2018

6.0
Acting

Another documentary about the influence, from Evil Dead 2 on different directors.

Friedkin Uncut

Friedkin Uncut

2018

as Self

7.0
Acting

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The Frenc...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017

as Resistance Trooper (uncredited)

6.8
Acting

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resist...

Tour de Pharmacy

Tour de Pharmacy

2017

as Commentator

6.7
Acting

A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.

Baby Driver

Baby Driver

2017

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

7.4
Directing Writing Producing

After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

Sing

Sing

2016

as Additional Voices (voice)

7.1
Acting

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

Ant-Man

Ant-Man

2015

Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer

7.1
Writing Producing

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mento...

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney

2014

as Self

5.2
Acting

550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. ...

Out of Print

Out of Print

2014

as Self

5.7
Acting

A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a uniq...

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

2014

as Self (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel...

Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End

Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End

2013

as Himself

Acting

A documentary about the making of The World's End. It is very thorough, hitting on virtually every aspect of the film's production.

Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End

Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End

2013

Producer

Producing

A documentary about the making of The World's End. It is very thorough, hitting on virtually every aspect of the film's production.

The World's End

The World's End

2013

as Construction Worker (voice) (uncredited)

6.8
Acting

Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

The World's End

The World's End

2013

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

6.8
Directing Writing Producing

Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Sightseers

Sightseers

2012

Executive Producer

6.3
Producing

Chris wants to show girlfriend Tina his world, but events soon conspire against the couple and their dream caravan holiday takes a very wrong turn.

The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin

2011

Screenplay

6.9
Writing

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive s...

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011

as Self

6.9
Acting

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Attack the Block

Attack the Block

2011

Executive Producer

6.5
Producing

A teen gang in a South London housing estate must team up with the other residents to protect their neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.

Paul

Paul

2011

Script Editor

6.7

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind....

The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

2010

as Self

8.3
Acting

A hyperkinetic behind the scenes look at the film.

The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

2010

Producer

8.3
Producing

A hyperkinetic behind the scenes look at the film.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

2010

Producer, Director, Screenplay

7.5
Producing Directing Writing

As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But w...

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

2007

as Self

8.5
Acting

Cast and crew, as well as some famous fans, recall the insanity that was the making of the ultimate experience of grueling terror that is The Evil Dea...

Suck My Geek!

2007

as Self

6.7
Acting
The Fuzzball Rally

The Fuzzball Rally

2007

as Himself

5.0
Acting

Follow the guys behind Hot Fuzz as they tour America, immediately following their promotional tours down under and in Europe. This documentary covers ...

Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz

Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz

2007

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the making of Hot Fuzz.

Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz

Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz

2007

Producer

Producing

A documentary about the making of Hot Fuzz.

Grindhouse

Grindhouse

2007

Additional Third Assistant Director, Co-Director, Writer

7.0
Directing Writing

Grindhouse combines Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, a horror comedy about a group of survivors who battle zombie-like creatures, and Quentin Taranti...

Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

2007

as Shelf Stacker / Voice of Dave (uncredited)

7.6
Acting

Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he m...

Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

2007

Director, Screenplay

7.6
Directing Writing

Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he m...

Son of Rambow

Son of Rambow

2007

as Metal Work Teacher

6.7
Acting

Will is looking for an escape from his family when he encounters Lee, the school bully. Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo, Lee plans to ma...

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006

as Self

6.8
Acting

Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the ori...

When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George

2005

as Self

Acting

The star, director and co-writers of "Shaun Of The Dead" travel to Toronto to film their cameo roles as zombies in the latest film from the man who in...

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

as Photo Booth Zombie

6.2
Acting

The world is full of zombies and the survivors have barricaded themselves inside a walled city to keep out the living dead. As the wealthy hide out in...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005

as Deep Thought Technician (uncredited)

6.7
Acting

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a res...

Spaced: Skip to the End

Spaced: Skip to the End

2004

as Self

6.1
Acting

A feature documentary about the making of and influence of the British television series Spaced. It also features an epilogue to the series.

Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

2004

as Rabid Monkeys Newsreader / Prat-falling Zombie / Italian Restaurant Voice (uncredited)

7.5
Acting

Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threa...

Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

2004

Director, Writer

7.5
Directing Writing

Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threa...

Blue Song

Blue Song

2003

Director

8.8
Directing

An optimistic getaway driver waits for a trio of bank robbers in the parking lot.

Calcium

2001

Acting
Forced Hilarity

Forced Hilarity

2001

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.1
Directing Writing Producing

A day in the life of an overly cheerful group of people exchanging niceties in the means of hand-drawn speech bubbles.

Very Important Pennis: Uncut

Very Important Pennis: Uncut

1996

Second Unit Director

1.0
Directing

Home video release of a compilation of Dennis Pennis' celebrity interviews from the TV series, including material not previously broadcast.

A Fistful of Fingers

A Fistful of Fingers

1995

as Cheesy Voiceover Artist / Two Bit Farmer Cameo

5.7
Acting

Follow the exploits of taciturn hero No Name and his stereotypical Indian side-kick Running Sore as they search for the nefarious villain The Squint.

A Fistful of Fingers

A Fistful of Fingers

1995

Director, Screenplay, Story

5.7
Directing Writing Producing

Follow the exploits of taciturn hero No Name and his stereotypical Indian side-kick Running Sore as they search for the nefarious villain The Squint.

Dead Right

Dead Right

1993

as The Director (uncredited)

6.4
Acting

This home movie features a cop named Barry Stern who has to hunt down a serial killer. In the style of Dirty Harry meets Airplane.

Dead Right

Dead Right

1993

Director, Writer, Editor

6.4
Directing Writing Producing

This home movie features a cop named Barry Stern who has to hunt down a serial killer. In the style of Dirty Harry meets Airplane.

Infra Red Fred

Infra Red Fred

1993

Director, Writer

5.0
Directing Writing

A remote control changes a man’s life.

Carbolic Soap

Carbolic Soap

1992

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

a superhero parody film.

Help!

Help!

1992

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.0
Directing Writing Producing

A young man being followed by a stalker discovers there is more to his tormentor than meets the eye.

I Want to Get Into the Movies!

I Want to Get Into the Movies!

1991

Director, Screenplay, Producer

7.8
Directing Writing Producing

A cube-shaped creature, who can’t get into a cinema only equipped to cater to sphere-shaped patrons, wants to check out that awesome triple feature of...

Seconds

N/A

Producer, Screenplay

Producing Writing

Katie Clay receives the power to fix her past mistakes by writing them down in a notebook, eating a mushroom and falling asleep. Clay subsequently bec...

Baby Driver 2

Baby Driver 2

N/A

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

Directing Writing Producing

Shadows

N/A

Writer

Writing

It tells the story of an Irish father saying good bye to his daughter for the last time as she is leaving for a new life in England. On the journey th...

Barbarella

Barbarella

N/A

Director

Directing

A remake of the 1968 classic, based on the comic books by Jean-Claude Forest. Barbarella, an astronaut from the 41st century, sets out to find and sto...

Set My Heart to Five

Set My Heart to Five

N/A

Director, Screenplay

Directing Writing

Set in an all-too human 2054, Jared, an android that works as a dentist, undergoes an emotional awakening that is sparked by an introduction to '80s a...

The Chain

The Chain

N/A

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

On a morning like any other, Rachel drops her daughter Kylie at the bus stop and continues with her day. But a phone call from an unknown number chang...

Stage 13

N/A

Director, Executive Producer

Directing Producing

A struggling film director meets the ghost of a silent-era actress who has haunted a soundstage on the studio backlot for decades. The two find an une...

Untitled Cornetto Movie

N/A

Director

Directing