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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. Actor: Saw. Leigh Whannell grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where, at the age of four, he developed an obsession with telling stories. Whether it be through acting, writing or filmmaking, his primary love was getting a reaction from an audience.
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Learn about the life and career of Leigh Whannell, an Australian writer, director and actor best known for creating the Saw franchise. Find out his family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- January 17, 1977
Sep 12, 2013 · Leigh Whannell, an Australian screenwriter and actor, talks about his horror franchises, his creative process and his role in Insidious: Chapter 2. He reveals how he and James Wan rebounded from Saw, how he felt about the sequels and how he enjoyed playing with time and space in Insidious.
Leigh Whannell is an Australian horror filmmaker who co-created "Saw" and "Insidious" with James Wan. He also wrote and directed "The Invisible Man" and "Upgrade".
May 30, 2018 · The writer-director of Saw and Insidious talks about his cinematic legacy, his changing attitude toward screen violence, and his new sci-fi film Upgrade. He also discusses his role in progressive cinema and his views on social-political horror.
Jan 15, 2020 · The director of Saw and Upgrade talks about his vision for the Universal Monster reboot, shot in Australia with a small budget and a big concept. He reveals how he pitched the idea of making the Invisible Man the villain and how he approached the horror genre with a fresh perspective.
