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Leigh Whannell is an Australian actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is best known for writing and starring in the Saw film series, as well as writing and directing the Insidious film series. He has also appeared in films such as The Mule, Upgrade, and Cooties. Whannell was born on 17 January 1977 in Melbourne, Australia. He attended the University of Melbourne, where he studied film and television. Whannell began his career as an actor, appearing in the Australian television series Raw FM and the film The Mule. He then wrote and starred in the 2004 horror film Saw, which was a critical and commercial success. He went on to write and produce the sequels Saw II, Saw III, and Saw IV. In 2010, Whannell wrote and directed the horror film Insidious, which was a box office success. He wrote and produced the sequels Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious: Chapter 3, and Insidious: The Last Key. Whannell has also written and produced the films Cooties, Upgrade, and The Invisible Man. As of 2021, Leigh Whannell's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.
| Popular As | N/A |
| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, producer, director |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | 17 January, 1977 |
| Birthday | 17 January |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australia |
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Leigh Whannell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Leigh Whannell height is 5′ 7″ .
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| Height | 5′ 7″ |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Leigh Whannell's Wife?
His wife is Corbett Tuck (m. 2009)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Corbett Tuck (m. 2009) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Leigh Whannell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Leigh Whannell worth at the age of 46 years old? Leigh Whannell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Australia. We have estimated Leigh Whannell's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
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Timeline
Whannell was writer-director of the science fiction body horror film Upgrade, which was released by Blumhouse Tilt and OTL Releasing in 2018 to positive reception. Whannell next wrote, directed, and co-executive produced a retooling of H.G. Wells' book The Invisible Man. The film starred Elisabeth Moss and Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and was released in 2020 to universal critical acclaim.
The result was that instead of following the usual MTV ideal of what teenagers want in a TV show—“Hey kids, coming up next we’ve got some seriously WICKED windsurfing moves!!”—Recovery managed to tap into the so-called “alternative” movement that was in full swing at the time by giving teenagers what they actually want: genuine, unpolished anarchy.
In 2014, Whannell expressed possible interest in returning to the Saw franchise; however, in a November 2013 post on his personal blog, Whannell described a new chapter beyond his partnership with Wan, as the director had finally reached his goal of making epic-style blockbuster productions. Whannel explained: "Now, he’s off making the films he’s always wanted to make - the big ones. I have no doubt that his name will be added to that special club of film directors that he’s always admired very soon. I’m so happy for him, like a proud father. And that is why it is the end of an era." Whannell also added that he doesn't rule out collaborating with Wan again, but he felt like he needs to direct a film for the first time.
Media reports were published in mid-2013 in regard to Cooties, a film project that Whannell is an executive producer, actor and screenwriter for. The film's plot concerns an extreme virus that infects an isolated elementary school. Whannell made his directing debut on the sequel Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), which he also wrote.
A writer since childhood, Whannell worked as a reporter and film critic for several Australian television shows, including ABC's Recovery, a Saturday morning youth-oriented program that was hosted by Dylan Lewis. Whannell has described the show in a 2011 blog post:
Whannell wrote the script for and acted in the 2011 paranormal thriller film, Insidious, which was directed by Wan and produced by Oren Peli.
In relation to the Saw franchise, Whannell stated, also in 2011:
Whannell and Wan are the creators of the Saw franchise. Whannell wrote the first installment, co-wrote the second and third instalments, was producer or executive producer for all the films, and appeared as the Adam Stanheight character in four of the instalments. He was also the writer of the Saw video game (2009), and co-writer of the 2014 film Cooties.
In 2008, Whannell took off his "writing hat" to perform alongside Nathan Phillips in Dying Breed, a low-budget Australian horror film about a team of zoologists exploring the Tasmanian wilderness to locate a creature thought extinct, the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. Instead, they wander into the domain of cannibals who retain their ancestor Alexander Pearce's taste for human flesh, and become prey.
Around the same time, Whannell returned to collaborate with Wan; they wrote a film called Dead Silence, which Wan directed. It was originally slated for a 2006 release, but small problems with the title pushed the release date back to March 2007. In 2006, the duo composed the story for Saw III; Whannell wrote the screenplay for the third time. It was again directed by Bousman and was released on 27 October 2006. Whannell has a featured cameo, reprising his role as Adam. Saw III grossed $33,610,391 on its opening weekend, making around $129,927,001 worldwide (after 38 days in cinemas) and is currently the most successful Saw film to date.
In 2003, Whannell appeared in a minor role in The Matrix Reloaded, as well as in the video game Enter The Matrix as the character "Axel".
While in film school, Whannell met James Wan. Together, the two wrote a script for what would become Saw. After making a short film in 2003 to showcase the intensity of the Saw script, the feature film version, directed by Wan, was made in 2004 and became a low-budget sleeper hit. Whannell played Adam Stanheight in the film, one of the main characters. The popularity of Saw led to a sequel, Saw II, which was directed and co-written by Darren Lynn Bousman, and on which Whannell co-wrote and revised Bousman's original script, titled The Desperate. Whannell also served as an executive producer.
Whannell appeared in Episode 4, Season 1 of the RMITV production Under Melbourne Tonight presents What's Goin' On There? on 10 June 1998.
Leigh Whannell (born 17 January 1977) is an Australian screenwriter, actor, film producer, and film director. He is best known for writing films directed by his friend James Wan, including Saw (2004), Dead Silence (2007), Insidious (2010), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013). Whannell made his directorial debut with Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), and has since directed two more films, Upgrade (2018) and The Invisible Man (2020).
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