Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Edgar Wright's birth and a lot of more information!
Shaun of the Dead is one of the most amazing Zombie parody movies ever made, and it is also one of the most acclaimed ones. The video, which is loved by many, is directed to one of the best directors, Edgar Wright. He is famous for his fast-paced and the satirical film that uses popular music. Also for his editing and his transitions. He has also directed many music videos like The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster’s “Psychosis Safari” and many more, even the Gust of Winds sung by Pharrell Williams.
Career Highlights
Read about Edgar Wright's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Edgar made his first feature film debut in the year 1995, and it was a low budget independent film, a spoof, and it was named A Fistful of Fingers. It was broadcasted on satellite TV, but he was not happy with his final product. But without the satisfaction, he caught the attention of the comedians like David Walliams and Matt Lucas. They then chose him as the director of their Paramount Comedy channel’s Mash and Peas.
Family and Personal Life
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Edgar said that the film that influenced him most was John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London. He also noted that other movies that inspired him were the Evil Dead II and the Raising Arizona.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | None |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | None |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | No |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Edgar Howard Wright |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 49 years |
| Date of Birth | April 18, 1974 |
| Place of Birth | Poole, Dorset, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | 72 kg, 158.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $15 million |
| Occupation | Director |
Height, Weight, and Age
Edgar Wright weighs 72 kg. Being born on April 18, 1974, translates to an age of 49 years as of todays date (July 19, 2023).
Quotes
I use music to focus, like an internal motor.
Edgar Wright
When I went to college, I discovered the Sega console, and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ became very dear to me.
Edgar Wright
We were shooting ‘Hot Fuzz’ in my hometown of Wells, Somerset, and I remember looking at the dailies and going, ‘Wait, there’s a Starbucks in the shot. I don’t remember that being there!’ We had to digitally remove it; the same thing happened with a McDonald’s in another scene. I had this sensation of, ‘What’s going on here? Where am I?’
Edgar Wright
My favorite film of all time is ‘Raising Arizona.’ I watched it again as soon as it was over. I had it on VHS, rented it, and I watched it and said, ‘I want to watch that again, right now.’ I think I did the same with something like ‘Goodfellas,’ which is a completely different genre.
Edgar Wright
I’m very happy with the response for everything I’ve done, but, you know, sometimes you get things like, ‘Oh, ‘Spaced’ Series One wasn’t as good as ‘Spaced’ Series Two.’ Or ‘Shaun of the Dead’ is not as good as ‘Spaced,’ or, ‘Hot Fuzz’ is not as good as ‘Shaun.’ Or, now, ‘The World’s End’ is not ‘Shaun of the Dead.’
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