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...
Known For
Complete Filmography

The Running Man
2025
Producer, Director, Screenplay
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
2025
Thanks
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
2021
as Additional Voices (voice)
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
2021
Story, Screenplay, Director
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
2021
Director
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
2021
as Self
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
2021
Director, Producer, Screenplay
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
2021
as Self
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
2020
as Self - Scene Headings
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
2018
Another documentary about the influence, from Evil Dead 2 on different directors.

Friedkin Uncut
2018
as Self
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
2017
as Resistance Trooper (uncredited)
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
2017
as Commentator
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.

Baby Driver
2017
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

Sing
2016
as Additional Voices (voice)
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

Ant-Man
2015
Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer
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
2014
as Self
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
2014
as Self
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
2014
as Self (uncredited)
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
2013
as Himself
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
2013
Producer
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
2013
as Construction Worker (voice) (uncredited)
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
2013
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
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
2012
Executive Producer
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
2011
Screenplay
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
2011
as Self
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
2011
Executive Producer
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
2011
Script Editor
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'
2010
as Self
A hyperkinetic behind the scenes look at the film.

The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
2010
Producer
A hyperkinetic behind the scenes look at the film.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010
Producer, Director, Screenplay
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
2007
as Self
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

The Fuzzball Rally
2007
as Himself
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
2007
as Self
A documentary about the making of Hot Fuzz.

Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz
2007
Producer
A documentary about the making of Hot Fuzz.

Grindhouse
2007
Additional Third Assistant Director, Co-Director, Writer
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
2007
as Shelf Stacker / Voice of Dave (uncredited)
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
2007
Director, Screenplay
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
2007
as Metal Work Teacher
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
2006
as Self
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
2005
as Self
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
2005
as Photo Booth Zombie
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
2005
as Deep Thought Technician (uncredited)
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
2004
as Self
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
2004
as Rabid Monkeys Newsreader / Prat-falling Zombie / Italian Restaurant Voice (uncredited)
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
2004
Director, Writer
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
2003
Director
An optimistic getaway driver waits for a trio of bank robbers in the parking lot.
Calcium
2001

Forced Hilarity
2001
Director, Screenplay, Producer
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
1996
Second Unit Director
Home video release of a compilation of Dennis Pennis' celebrity interviews from the TV series, including material not previously broadcast.

A Fistful of Fingers
1995
as Cheesy Voiceover Artist / Two Bit Farmer Cameo
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
1995
Director, Screenplay, Story
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
1993
as The Director (uncredited)
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
1993
Director, Writer, Editor
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
1993
Director, Writer
A remote control changes a man’s life.

Carbolic Soap
1992
Director, Writer
a superhero parody film.

Help!
1992
Director, Screenplay, Producer
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!
1991
Director, Screenplay, Producer
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
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
N/A
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Shadows
N/A
Writer
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
N/A
Director
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
N/A
Director, Screenplay
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
N/A
Director, Producer
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
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