Leigh Whannell
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).
Whannell and Wan are the creators of the Saw franchise. Whannel
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Born
Jan 17, 1977
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Known For
Writing
Movies
42 acting
69 crew
Popularity
1.2
Known For
Insidious: The Red Door
2023
as Specs
Aquaman
2018
as Cargo Pilot
Saw
2004
as Adam Radford
The Matrix Reloaded
2003
as Axel
Insidious
2011
as Specs
Saw II
2005
as Adam Stanheight (voice) (uncredited)
Insidious: Chapter 2
2013
as Specs
Wolf Man
2025
as Dan (voice)
Saw 3D
2010
as Adam Stanheight (archive footage) (uncredited)
Saw III
2006
as Adam Radford
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