Image: Wikimedia CommonsLeigh Whannell
Australian filmmaker and actor
- Born January 17, 1977
- 5 movies
Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He wrote several films directed by his friend James Wan, including Saw, Dead Silence and Insidious, and the pair created the Saw franchise. He made his directorial debut with Insidious: Chapter 3, followed by Upgrade, The Invisible Man and Wolf Man.
Leigh Whannell appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 2004 to 2025. That includes 2 titles as director. Most of that work is in horror, thriller and mystery. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: James Wan (2), Shawnee Smith (2), Michael Emerson (2), Tobin Bell (2), Cary Elwes (2).
Known for
- Saw (2004), Adam Stanheight. He wrote the first film and appeared as Adam Stanheight.
- The Invisible Man (2020), Director.
- Saw II (2005), Adam Stanheight. He co-wrote the second installment.
- Upgrade (2018), Director.
- Insidious (2010), Writer. A film he wrote, directed by James Wan.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Leigh Whannell been in?
- Leigh Whannell appears in Wolf Man (2025), The Invisible Man (2020), Insidious (2010), Saw II (2005) and Saw (2004) on The Remote.
- When was Leigh Whannell born?
- Leigh Whannell was born on 17 January 1977.
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