Edgar Wright Bio | Wiki
Edgar Wright ( Full Name: Edgar Howard Wright) is a popular English filmmaker and actor known for creating and directing the British comedy series ‘Asylum’ in the mid-1990s. He started making independent short films before making his first feature film A Fistful of Fingers in 1995. Edgar created and directed the comedy series Asylum in 1996, written with David Walliams.
After directing several other television shows, he directed the sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), which aired for two series and starred frequent collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. In 2004, Edgar directed the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, starring Pegg and Frost, the first film in Wright’s Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy. The movie was co-written with Pegg—as were the next two entries in the trilogy, the buddy cop film Hot Fuzz (2007) and the science fiction comedy The World’s End (2013).
In 2010, Edgar co-wrote and directed the action comedy film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, an adaptation of the graphic novel series. Along with Joe Cornish and Steven Moffat, Edgar adapted The Adventures of Tintin (2011) for Steven Spielberg. In addition, Edgar directed the action film Baby Driver (2017), and recently the documentary The Sparks Brothers (2021), as well as the psychological horror film Last Night in Soho (2021).
Edgar Wright Age
Edgar was born on April 18, 1974, in Poole, Dorset, England. He is 50 years old. Edgar celebrates his birthday on April 18, every year.
Edgar Wright Height
He is a man of average stature. Edgar stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx. 1.7m ).
Edgar Wright Family
He was born in Poole, Dorset, the son of Lesley Wright and Chris Wright. Edgar has a brother named Oscar Wright who is an artist. He grew up predominantly in Wells in Somerset.
Edgar Wright Girlfriend | Dating
Edgar’s girlfriend in 2021 is rumored to be actress Julia Bender. He has been in a relationship with Anna Kendrick (2009 – 2013).
Edgar Wright Wife | Married | Partner
Edgar is not married. He started dating actress Anna Kendrick in 2010 after meeting on the set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World; they later split in 2013. He has also been in a relationship with Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley.
Edgar Wright Education
Edgar attended The Blue School, Wells from 1985 to 1992, and is honored with a plaque at the school. From 1992 to 1994, Edgar attended the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design (now Arts University Bournemouth) and received an ND in Audio-Visual Design.
Director Edgar Wright | Director
He is known for creating and directing the British comedy series ‘Asylum’ in the mid-1990s. During the early part of his career, Edgar wrote the scripts of and directed several popular short films including ‘I Want to Get into the Movies’, ‘Rolf Harris Saves the World’, ‘Dead Right’ and ‘Don’t’. Edgar collaborated with actors Simon John Pegg and Nicholas John Frost to create the British sitcom ‘Spaced’ in the late 1990s.
He also worked with the same actors when he directed the horror comedy ‘Shaun of the Dead’. After his successful directorial career in television and the short film genre, Wright started working on feature films as a scriptwriter, producer, and more importantly, as a director. Edgar has directed many comedy films based on fantasy, sci-fi, and horror plots. Edgar wrote the script, co-produced, directed, as well as acted in the 2013 sci-fi comedy film ‘The World’s End’.
In addition, Edgar wrote the script for the popular superhero movie ‘Ant-Man’ from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe franchise. In 2018, he won the Georgia Film Critics Association’s ‘Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema’ for his work in the action thriller film ‘Baby Driver’.
Edgar Wright Movie | Film
He made his feature film debut in 1995 with a low-budget, independent spoof western, A Fistful of Fingers, which was picked up for a limited theatrical release and broadcast on the satellite TV channel Sky Movies.
Edgar Wright Ant Man
He had been developing a live-action film based on the Marvel Comics superhero Ant-Man with Joe Cornish since 2006. However, on May 23, 2014, Edgar and Marvel Studios issued a joint statement announcing that he would exit the movie due to creative differences. According to Edgar, he had been hired as writer-director but became unhappy when Marvel wanted to write a new script.
In 2017, Edgar said: “The most diplomatic answer is he wanted to make a Marvel movie but he don’t think they wanted to make an Edgar movie … having written all his other movies, that’s a tough thing to move forward. Edgar was also replaced by Peyton Reed as director, with Adam McKay and star Paul Rudd rewriting the screenplay. Edagr and Cornish received both screenplay and story credits, with he also credited as executive producer.
Anna Kendrick Edgar Wright | And Anna Kendrick
From 2009 to 2013, Edagr was dating Anna Kendrick an actress whose first starring role was in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society, for which she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Imdb Edgar Wright
As per IMDB, Edgar 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).
Edgar Wright Next Movie
His next project is the adaptation of a Stephen King story, which was already adapted three decades ago, but Edgar can now fix its mistakes. Although Edgar is best known for his work in the comedy genre thanks to the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy and Scott Pilgrim vs.
Edgar Wright Trilogy
In 2004, he directed the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, starring Pegg and Frost, the first film in his Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy. The movie was co-written with Pegg—as were the next two entries in the trilogy, the buddy cop film Hot Fuzz (2007) and the science fiction comedy The World’s End (2013).
Edgar Wright Movies | Films
– A Fistful of Fingers (1995)
– Shaun of the Dead (2004).
– Hot Fuzz (2007).
– Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010).
– The Adventures of Tintin (2011).
– Ant-Man (2015).
– Baby Driver (2017).
– Last Night in Soho (2021).
– Land of the Dead (2005).
– The World’s End (2013).
– Baby Driver (2017).
– The Sparks Brothers (2021).
– Dead Right (1993).
Edgar Wright Tv Shows
– Asylum (1996).
– Mash and Peas (1996-1997).
– Alexei Sayle’s Merry-Go-Round (1998).
– Is It Bill Bailey? (1998).
– French and Saunders (1998).
– Sir Bernard’s Stately Homes (1999).
– Murder Most Horrid (1999).
– Spaced (1999-2001).
Edgar Wright New Movie | The Chain
His new movie, an adaptation of Adrian McKinty’s 2019 thriller novel “The Chain,” started shooting in September 2023.
Edgar Wright New Movies
– The Cornetto Trilogy.
– The Chain.
– French & Saunders.
– I Am Alfred Hitchcock.
Edgar Wright Marvel
He was due to direct Marvel’s live-action superhero film ‘Ant-Man’. However, due to creative differences with the studio, Edgar was not allowed to direct the film. Wright was still credited with the script. Marvel replaced Edgar with Peyton Reed as the director of the film. Adam McKay and Paul Rudd rewrote the script which was originally written by Edgar.
Edgar Wright Best Movies
– Hot Fuzz (2007).
– Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010).
– The Adventures of Tintin (2011).
– Ant-Man (2015).
– Baby Driver (2017).
– Last Night in Soho (2021).
– Land of the Dead (2005).
– The World’s End (2013).
– Baby Driver (2017).
– The Sparks Brothers (2021).
Edgar Wright Upcoming Movies
– The Running Man.
– Last Night in Soho.
Edgar Wright Directed Movies
– The World’s End (2013).
– Baby Driver (2017).
– The Sparks Brothers (2021).
– Hot Fuzz (2007).
– Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010).
– The Adventures of Tintin (2011).
– Ant-Man (2015).
– Baby Driver (2017).
– Last Night in Soho (2021).
– Land of the Dead (2005).
Edgar Wright MCU
He and Joe Cornish co-wrote the screenplay for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man in 2015, which he intended to direct but abandoned, citing creative differences.
Edgar Wright Net Worth
Edgar has been a director, screenwriter, producer, and actor since 1994. Therefore, Edgar has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Edgar’s net worth is $22 million.
How Old is Edgar Wright
Edgar is a 50-year-old who was born on April 18, 1974, in Poole, Dorset, England. Edgar celebrates his birthday on April 18, every year.
How Tall Is Edgar Wright
Edgar is a man of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx. 1.7m ).
Who Is Edgar Wright
He is an English director known for works such as 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and 2004’s Shaun of the Dead. Edgar also co-wrote Steven Spielberg’s 2011 animated feature The Adventures of Tintin. In 2021, Edgar also released the popular film Last Night in Soho, which he wrote and directed. Edgar’s feature debut was a western spoof called A Fistful of Fingers in 1994.
Edgar Wright Social Media Account
Twitter – @edgarwright