Leigh Whannell (/ ˈ l i ˈ w ɑː n ɛ l /; [1] born 17 January 1977) is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He has written multiple films that were 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.

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.

Australian actor, screenwriter and producer Leigh Whannell is best known-some might say notorious-for his horror collaborations with director James Wan, most notably the original "Saw"...

Oct 31, 2024 · Leigh Whannell has revealed that he is not such a fan of the newer Saw sequels. Whannell co-wrote the original 2004 Saw movie with James Wan.

17 hours ago · Leigh Whannell has revealed 'Wolf Man' was inspired by his “deeply personal” experience of a loved one battling disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 48-year-old filmmaker helmed the ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Writer-director Leigh Whannell ‘s “ The Invisible Man ” was one of the best films of 2020, a thoughtful and terrifying thriller about domestic abuse that earned comparison with the work of...

Jan 16, 2025 · Shortly after the director Leigh Whannell’s 2020 take on “The Invisible Man” became a box office success, he got a call from Universal asking if he would like to tackle Wolf Man, another one...

Jan 8, 2025 · At New York Comic Con 2024, I had the chance to speak with Leigh Whannell, who directed, co-wrote, and executive produced Wolf Man. The movie will be released in theaters on January 17.

Jan 17, 2025 · Enter Leigh Whannell, one of the creators of the Saw franchise. The Australian film-maker’s 2020 revision of The Invisible Man was a low-budget marvel that turned the HG Wells story on its head.