LEIGH WHANNELL
Leigh Whannell
Gender: Male
Known for: Writing
Birthday: January 17, 1977
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia
Biography
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). Whannell made his directorial debut with Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) and has since directed three more films, Upgrade (2018), The Invisible Man (2020) and Wolf Man (2025).
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Wolf ManDan (voice)
Specs
2018·
AquamanCargo Pilot
Specs
2017·
The Bye Bye ManLarry Redmon
2017·
Keep WatchingMatt
2017·
78/52Self
Self
2015·
LavalantulaDarren
2015·
Insidious: Chapter 3Specs
2014·
The MuleGavin Ellis
2014·
CootiesDoug
2013·
RazeSecurity Guard
2013·
CrushDavid
2013·
The PardonClement Moss
2013·
Insidious: Chapter 2Specs
2012·
The Debt CollectorDonovan
2011·
Dick ElvesLarry
2011·
InsidiousSpecs
2010·
Saw 3DAdam Stanheight (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jatt (voice)
2009·
The Last SupperPhillip
2008·
Not Quite HollywoodSelf
2008·
Doggie HeavenNeil
2008·
Dying BreedMatt
Himself
2007·
Death SentenceSpink
2007·
Making of Saw IIISelf
Self
2006·
Saw IIIAdam Stanheight
2005·
Saw IIAdam Stanheight (voice) (uncredited)
2005·
Hacking Away at SawSelf
Adam Faulkner-Stanheight
2004·
One Perfect DayChris
2004·
SawAdam Faulkner-Stanheight
2003·
The RefereesFooty Mate
2003·
Razor EatersNick D.
2003·
SawDavid
2003·
The Matrix ReloadedAxel
2002·
The PhanDom MenaceSelf
1998·
StygianClown / Punk Kid
1996·
RecoverySelf
1993·
Blue HeelersJared Ryan
Production
Producer, Characters
Producer, Characters
2025·
Wolf ManScreenplay, Executive Producer, Director
2023·
Saw XCharacters, Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Characters
2020·
The Invisible ManScreenplay, Executive Producer, Director, Story
Producer, Characters, Writer
2018·
UpgradeExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
2018·
Home ShopperExecutive Producer, Story
2017·
JigsawCharacters, Executive Producer
2016·
Knife of the PartyExecutive Producer
2014·
The MuleExecutive Producer, Writer
2010·
Saw 3DCharacters, Executive Producer
2009·
Saw VIExecutive Producer, Characters
2009·
The Last SupperExecutive Producer
2008·
Doggie HeavenScreenplay
2008·
Saw VExecutive Producer, Characters
2007·
Dead SilenceStory, Writer
2007·
Saw IVCharacters, Executive Producer
2006·
Saw IIICharacters, Story, Executive Producer, Screenplay
2005·
Saw IIWriter, Characters, Executive Producer
2004·
SawScreenplay, Story
2003·
SawWriter, Executive Producer
TBA·
Saw XIExecutive Producer, Characters
Story, Producer, Characters
Thanks
2015·
Insidious: Chapter 3Characters, Director, Writer
2014·
CootiesWriter, Story, Executive Producer
Director
2013·
Insidious: Chapter 2Story, Screenplay, Characters
2011·
InsidiousWriter
Characters
2005·
Saw: RebirthCharacters