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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
lwhannell (@lwhannell) is the writer and director of The Invisible Man, Upgrade, Insidious: Chapter 3 and more. Follow him on Twitter to get his latest updates, insights and opinions on movies, TV shows and other topics.
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 ...
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".
Feb 27, 2020 · The director of The Invisible Man and Upgrade talks to Den of Geek about his approach to the classic horror character, his use of tech paranoia and his vision for a modern audience. He reveals how he made the film scary again by focusing on the victim of the invisible man, played by Elisabeth Moss.
