Edgar Wright

Director
Writer
Producer

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Edgar Wright at an event for Scott Pilgrim (2010)

From 'A Fistful of Fingers' and 'Shaun of the Dead,' to 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' and 'Last Night in Soho,' we track the filmmaking techniques of writer, producer, and director Edgar Wright.

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A Guide to the Films of Edgar Wright

Edgar Howard Wright (born 18 April 1974) is an English director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known for his comedic Three Flavours Cornetto film trilogy consisting of Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), made with recurrent collaborators Simon Pegg, Nira Park and Nick Frost. He also collaborated with them as the director of the television series Spaced.

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Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
- 20 wins & 50 nominations total

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Known for

Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, and Simon Pegg in Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun of the Dead

7.9

Director

2004

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in Le Dernier Pub avant la fin du monde (2013)

Le Dernier Pub avant la fin du monde

6.9

Director

2013

Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Lily James, and Ansel Elgort in Baby Driver (2017)

7.5

Director

2017

Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy in Last Night in Soho (2021)

Last Night in Soho

7.0

Director

2021

Credits

Director

Last Night in Soho
7.0
- Director
- 2021
What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks Live in London
7.3
- Director
- 2021
The Sparks Brothers
7.7
- Director
- 2021
Beck: Colors
7.6
Music Video
- Director
- 2018
Baby Driver
7.5
- Director
- 2017
Pharrell Williams: Gust of Wind
6.5
Music Video
- Director
- 2014
Le Dernier Pub avant la fin du monde
6.9
- Director
- 2013
Scott Pilgrim
7.5
- Director
- 2010
Don't
7.8
Short
- Director
- 2007
Grindhouse
7.5
- Director (fake trailer segment "Don't")
- 2007
Hot Fuzz
7.8
- Director (directed by)
- 2007
Fun Dead
5.3
Video
- Director
- 2004
Straight 8
6.3
TV Movie
- Director
- 2004
The Man Who Would Be Shaun
6.7
Video
- Director
- 2004
Funky Pete
7.1
Video
- Director
- 2004

Writer

Last Night in Soho
7.0
- screenplay
- story
- 2021
Baby Driver
7.5
- written by
- 2017
Ant-Man
7.2
- screenplay by
- story by
- 2015
Le Dernier Pub avant la fin du monde
6.9
- written by
- 2013
Les Aventures de Tintin : Le Secret de la Licorne
7.3
- screenplay by
- 2011
Scott Pilgrim
7.5
- screenplay
- 2010
Spaced
1.3
TV Movie
- creator
- 2008
Don't
7.8
Short
- Writer
- 2007
Grindhouse
7.5
- written by (fake trailer segment "Don't")
- 2007
Hot Fuzz
7.8
- written by
- 2007
Fun Dead
5.3
Video
- concept
- 2004
Straight 8
6.3
TV Movie
- Writer
- 2004
Plot Holes: What Happened to Shaun When He Ran Off?
6.8
Video
- Writer
- 2004
Plot Holes: What Happened to Dianne When She Left the Winchester?
6.6
Video
- Writer
- 2004
Plot Holes: How Did Ed Get from the Cellar to the Shed?
6.7
Video
- Writer
- 2004

Producer

Scott Pilgrim prend son envol
7.7
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- 2023
Last Night in Soho
7.0
- producer
- 2021
What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks Live in London
7.3
- producer
- 2021
The Sparks Brothers
7.7
- producer
- 2021
Baby Driver
7.5
- executive producer
- 2017
Ant-Man
7.2
- executive producer
- 2015
Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of 'World's End'
7.3
Video
- producer
- 2013
Le Dernier Pub avant la fin du monde
6.9
- executive producer
- 2013
Touristes
6.5
- executive producer
- 2012
Attack the Block
6.6
- executive producer
- 2011
The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
7.6
Video
- producer
- 2010
Scott Pilgrim
7.5
- producer (produced by)
- 2010
Plot Holes: What Happened to Shaun When He Ran Off?
6.8
Video
- producer
- 2004
Plot Holes: What Happened to Dianne When She Left the Winchester?
6.6
Video
- producer
- 2004
Plot Holes: How Did Ed Get from the Cellar to the Shed?
6.7
Video
- producer
- 2004

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'Last Night in Soho' Star, Director, and Writer Ask Each Other Anything

'Last Night in Soho' Star, Director, and Writer Ask Each Other Anything

A Guide to the Films of Edgar Wright

A Guide to the Films of Edgar Wright

A Guide to the Films of Edgar Wright

A Guide to the Films of Edgar Wright

Teaser: Edgar Wright

Teaser: Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright Director Moments

Edgar Wright Director Moments

Edgar Wright Answers Fan Questions

Edgar Wright Answers Fan Questions

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Personal details

Official sites
- Facebook Fan Page
- Instagram
Alternative name
- Edgar Wright Here Wright Now
Height
- 1.70 m
Born
- April 18, 1974
- Poole, Dorset, England, UK
Parents
- Leslie
Relatives
- Oscar Wright(Sibling)
Other works
Directed the video for "Bastardo" by Charlotte Hatherley [2005].
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles
- 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

Trivia
According to the June 2007 issue of Empire magazine, the films that most influenced Wright were Arizona Junior (1987), Cours, Lola, cours (1998), L'Inspecteur Harry (1971), Les Aventuriers de l'arche perdue (1981), À toute épreuve (1992), Evil Dead (1981) and Le Bon, la Brute et le Truand (1966).

Quotes
[on Les allumés (1999)] It's a show by geeks, for geeks.

Trademarks

Nickname
- Eball

FAQ

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How old is Edgar Wright?
51 years old
When was Edgar Wright born?
April 18, 1974
Where was Edgar Wright born?
Poole, Dorset, England, UK
What is Edgar Wright's birth name?
Edgar Howard Wright
How tall is Edgar Wright?
5 feet 7 inches, or 1.70 meters

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