Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright

51 · Born: Apr 18, 1974

2021
2020
2017
2015
2013

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 8"
BornApr 18, 1974 Poole, Dorset, England, UK
Parents
  • Leslie
Relatives
  • Oscar Wright (Sibling)

Biography

Edgar Howard Wright, a renowned English filmmaker, was born on April 18th, 1974. This multifaceted talent not only directed, but also wrote, produced, and acted in various projects throughout his illustrious career. Wright is perhaps most celebrated for his hilarious Three Flavours Cornetto film trilogy, which has garnered widespread acclaim and recognition. This trilogy consists of the 2004 release Shaun of the Dead, the 2007 film Hot Fuzz, and the 2013 movie The World's End. Wright's collaborative efforts with his frequent collaborators, including Simon Pegg, Nira Park, and Nick Frost, have been instrumental in shaping his unique filmmaking style and creative vision.

Wright's creative endeavors also extend to television, where he served as the director of the popular British sitcom Spaced. This series, which aired from 1999 to 2001, showcased Wright's ability to craft engaging narratives and memorable characters, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile filmmaker.

Career

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2021
Sing 2
Sing 2 as Additional Voices (voice)
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2017
Tour de Pharmacy
Tour de Pharmacy as Commentator
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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as Resistance Trooper (uncredited)
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2016
Sing
Sing as Additional Voices (voice)
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2013
The World's End
The World's End as Construction Worker (voice) (uncredited)
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2007
Son of Rambow
Son of Rambow as Metal Work Teacher
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Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz as Shelf Stacker / Voice of Dave (uncredited)
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2005
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead as Photo Booth Zombie
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Deep Thought Technician (uncredited)
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2004
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead as Rabid Monkeys Newsreader / Prat-falling Zombie / Italian Restaurant Voice (uncredited)
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2002
Look Around You
Look Around You as Scientist
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1995
A Fistful of Fingers
A Fistful of Fingers as Cheesy Voiceover Artist / Two Bit Farmer Cameo
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2021
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2018
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2014
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2013
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2011
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2010
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2007
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2015
Ant-Man
Ant-Man as Story, Screenplay
{"id":1276,"title":"The Adventures of Tintin","year":"2011","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-tintin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ej2g7et0j9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ej2g7et0j9g.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":506,"title":"Grindhouse","year":"2007","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grindhouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f4gg1j26mu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f4gg1j26mu0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Grindhouse
Grindhouse as Writer
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2021
Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho as Director, Story, Screenplay
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The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers as Director, Screenplay
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2017
Baby Driver
Baby Driver as Director, Writer
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2013
The World's End
The World's End as Director, Writer
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2010
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World as Director, Screenplay
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2007
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz as Director, Screenplay
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2004
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead as Director, Writer
{"id":268798,"title":"Forced Hilarity","year":"2001","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forced-hilarity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268798.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268798.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Forced Hilarity
Forced Hilarity as Director, Screenplay
{"id":57547,"title":"A Fistful of Fingers","year":"1995","job":"Director, Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-fistful-of-fingers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57547.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
A Fistful of Fingers
A Fistful of Fingers as Director, Screenplay, Story
{"id":1569,"title":"Spaced","year":"1999","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/spaced","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4i3v4sfv9uo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4i3v4sfv9uo0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Spaced
Spaced as Creator
{"id":103833783,"title":"Asylum","year":"1996","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/asylum-1996","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833783.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Asylum
Asylum as Creator, Writer