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Edgar Wright

born 1974

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Wikipedia Summary

Edgar Howard Wright is an English filmmaker. He is known for his fast-paced and kinetic, satirical genre films, which feature extensive use of expressive popular music, Steadicam tracking shots, dolly zooms and a signature editing style that includes transitions, whip pans and wipes. He first made independent short films before making his first feature film A Fistful of Fingers in 1995. Wright created and directed the comedy series Asylum in 1996, written with David Walliams. After directing several other television shows, Wright directed the sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), which aired for two series and starred frequent collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
April 18, 1974
Poole
Citizenship

United Kingdom

Occupations & fields
film directorscreenwriterfilm produceractorwritermanufacturer
Notable works
Dead RightA Fistful of FingersSpacedShaun of the DeadHot FuzzScott Pilgrim vs. the World
Field and occupation
anglický režisér
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