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Leigh Whannell

Bio: Leigh Whannell (/ˈli ˈwɑːnɛl/; 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)
Born: Mon, Jan 17 1977
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Leigh Whannell is 47 years old
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Poster of Saw XI
Saw XI
Leigh Whannell will be
48 in Saw XI
as 'Characters, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Sep 25 2025
Poster of Insidious: The Bleeding World
Insidious: The Bleeding World
Leigh Whannell will be
48 in Insidious: The Bleeding World
as 'Characters, Producer'.
Thu, Aug 28 2025
Poster of Wolf Man
Wolf Man
Leigh Whannell will be
47 in Wolf Man
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 15 2025
Poster of Saw X
Saw X
Leigh Whannell was
46 in Saw X
as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.
Wed, Sep 27 2023
Poster of Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door
Leigh Whannell was
46 in Insidious: The Red Door
as 'Characters, Producer, Story'.
Wed, Jul 05 2023
Poster of Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Leigh Whannell was
44 in Spiral: From the Book of Saw
as 'Characters, Executive Producer'.
Wed, May 12 2021
Poster of The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man
Leigh Whannell was
43 in The Invisible Man
as 'Story, Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay'.
Wed, Feb 26 2020
Poster of Upgrade
Upgrade
Leigh Whannell was
41 in Upgrade
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Thu, May 31 2018
Poster of Home Shopper
Home Shopper
Leigh Whannell was
41 in Home Shopper
as 'Story, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jan 19 2018
Poster of Insidious: The Last Key
Insidious: The Last Key
Leigh Whannell was
40 in Insidious: The Last Key
as 'Writer, Characters, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of Jigsaw
Jigsaw
Leigh Whannell was
40 in Jigsaw
as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.
Wed, Oct 25 2017
Poster of Knife of the Party
Knife of the Party
Leigh Whannell was
39 in Knife of the Party
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Dec 22 2016
Poster of Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
Leigh Whannell was
38 in Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Oct 14 2015
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 3
Insidious: Chapter 3
Leigh Whannell was
38 in Insidious: Chapter 3
as 'Writer, Director, Characters'.
Thu, May 28 2015
Poster of Cooties
Cooties
Leigh Whannell was
37 in Cooties
as 'Executive Producer, Story, Writer'.
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of The Mule
The Mule
Leigh Whannell was
37 in The Mule
as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Mon, Mar 10 2014
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 2
Insidious: Chapter 2
Leigh Whannell was
36 in Insidious: Chapter 2
as 'Characters, Screenplay, Story'.
Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of Insidious
Insidious
Leigh Whannell was
34 in Insidious
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Mar 31 2011
Poster of Saw 3D
Saw 3D
Leigh Whannell was
33 in Saw 3D
as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of Saw VI
Saw VI
Leigh Whannell was
32 in Saw VI
as 'Characters, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 22 2009
Poster of The Last Supper
The Last Supper
Leigh Whannell was
32 in The Last Supper
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Doggie Heaven
Doggie Heaven
Leigh Whannell was
31 in Doggie Heaven
as 'Screenplay'.
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Saw V
Saw V
Leigh Whannell was
31 in Saw V
as 'Characters, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 23 2008
Poster of Saw IV
Saw IV
Leigh Whannell was
30 in Saw IV
as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.
Thu, Oct 25 2007
Poster of Dead Silence
Dead Silence
Leigh Whannell was
30 in Dead Silence
as 'Writer, Story'.
Fri, Mar 16 2007
Poster of Saw III
Saw III
Leigh Whannell was
29 in Saw III
as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer, Story'.
Thu, Oct 26 2006
Poster of The Scott Tibbs Documentary
The Scott Tibbs Documentary
Leigh Whannell was
29 in The Scott Tibbs Documentary
as 'Characters'.
Tue, Oct 24 2006
Poster of Saw II
Saw II
Leigh Whannell was
28 in Saw II
as 'Executive Producer, Characters, Writer'.
Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of Saw: Rebirth
Saw: Rebirth
Leigh Whannell was
28 in Saw: Rebirth
as 'Characters'.
Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of Saw
Saw
Leigh Whannell was
27 in Saw
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Saw
Saw
Leigh Whannell was
26 in Saw
as 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Oct 16 2003
Poster of The Green Hornet and Kato
The Green Hornet and Kato
Leigh Whannell will be
47+ in The Green Hornet and Kato
as 'Director'.
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