Portrait of Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell

Bio: 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)
Born: Mon, Jan 17 1977
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Leigh Whannell is 49 years old
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Poster of Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Leigh Whannell was 48 in Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies as 'Self - (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2025
Poster of Wolf Man
Wolf Man
Leigh Whannell was 47 in Wolf Man as 'Dan (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 2025
Poster of Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door
Leigh Whannell was 46 in Insidious: The Red Door as 'Specs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 2023
Poster of Director’s Journal: Making The Invisible Man
Director’s Journal: Making The Invisible Man
Leigh Whannell was 43 in Director’s Journal: Making The Invisible Man as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Aquaman
Aquaman
Leigh Whannell was 41 in Aquaman as 'Cargo Pilot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Insidious: The Last Key
Insidious: The Last Key
Leigh Whannell was 40 in Insidious: The Last Key as 'Specs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of 78/52
78/52
Leigh Whannell was 40 in 78/52 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2017
Poster of Keep Watching
Keep Watching
Leigh Whannell was 40 in Keep Watching as 'Matt'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 2017
Poster of The Bye Bye Man
The Bye Bye Man
Leigh Whannell was 39 in The Bye Bye Man as 'Larry Redmon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 2017
Poster of Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw
Leigh Whannell was 38 in Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 2015
Poster of Lavalantula
Lavalantula
Leigh Whannell was 38 in Lavalantula as 'Darren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 2015
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 3
Insidious: Chapter 3
Leigh Whannell was 38 in Insidious: Chapter 3 as 'Specs'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 2015
Poster of Cooties
Cooties
Leigh Whannell was 37 in Cooties as 'Doug'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of The Mule
The Mule
Leigh Whannell was 37 in The Mule as 'Gavin Ellis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 2014
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 2
Insidious: Chapter 2
Leigh Whannell was 36 in Insidious: Chapter 2 as 'Specs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of Raze
Raze
Leigh Whannell was 36 in Raze as 'Security Guard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 2013
Poster of The Pardon
The Pardon
Leigh Whannell was 36 in The Pardon as 'Clement Moss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 2013
Poster of Crush
Crush
Leigh Whannell was 36 in Crush as 'David'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of The Debt Collector
The Debt Collector
Leigh Whannell was 35 in The Debt Collector as 'Donovan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2012
Poster of Dick Elves
Dick Elves
Leigh Whannell was 34 in Dick Elves as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Insidious
Insidious
Leigh Whannell was 34 in Insidious as 'Specs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2011
Poster of Saw 3D
Saw 3D
Leigh Whannell was 33 in Saw 3D as 'Adam Stanheight (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Leigh Whannell was 33 in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole as 'Jatt (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 2010
Poster of The Last Supper
The Last Supper
Leigh Whannell was 32 in The Last Supper as 'Phillip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Doggie Heaven
Doggie Heaven
Leigh Whannell was 31 in Doggie Heaven as 'Neil'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Not Quite Hollywood
Not Quite Hollywood
Leigh Whannell was 31 in Not Quite Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 2008
Poster of Dying Breed
Dying Breed
Leigh Whannell was 31 in Dying Breed as 'Matt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2008
Poster of Death Sentence
Death Sentence
Leigh Whannell was 30 in Death Sentence as 'Spink'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2007
Poster of The Making of Dead Silence
The Making of Dead Silence
Leigh Whannell was 30 in The Making of Dead Silence as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 2007
Poster of Making of Saw III
Making of Saw III
Leigh Whannell was 30 in Making of Saw III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Saw III
Saw III
Leigh Whannell was 29 in Saw III as 'Adam Radford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 2006
Poster of Gregg Hoffman: In Memoriam
Gregg Hoffman: In Memoriam
Leigh Whannell was 29 in Gregg Hoffman: In Memoriam as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2006
Poster of The Scott Tibbs Documentary
The Scott Tibbs Documentary
Leigh Whannell was 29 in The Scott Tibbs Documentary as 'Adam Stanheight'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2006
Poster of Full Disclosure Report
Full Disclosure Report
Leigh Whannell was 28 in Full Disclosure Report as 'Adam Faulkner-Stanheight'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 2005
Poster of Saw II
Saw II
Leigh Whannell was 28 in Saw II as 'Adam Stanheight (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of Hacking Away at Saw
Hacking Away at Saw
Leigh Whannell was 28 in Hacking Away at Saw as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 2005
Poster of Saw
Saw
Leigh Whannell was 27 in Saw as 'Adam Radford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of One Perfect Day
One Perfect Day
Leigh Whannell was 27 in One Perfect Day as 'Chris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 2004
Poster of Saw
Saw
Leigh Whannell was 26 in Saw as 'David'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2003
Poster of Razor Eaters
Razor Eaters
Leigh Whannell was 26 in Razor Eaters as 'Nick D.'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 2003
Poster of The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloaded
Leigh Whannell was 26 in The Matrix Reloaded as 'Axel'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of The Referees
The Referees
Leigh Whannell was 26 in The Referees as 'Footy Mate'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 2003
Poster of The PhanDom Menace
The PhanDom Menace
Leigh Whannell was 24 in The PhanDom Menace as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Stygian
Stygian
Leigh Whannell was 21 in Stygian as 'Clown / Punk Kid'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Insidious: Spectral Sightings
Insidious: Spectral Sightings
Leigh Whannell was 35+ in Insidious: Spectral Sightings as 'Specs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Leigh Whannell was 30+ in 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 2007
Poster of Recovery
Recovery
Leigh Whannell was 19+ in Recovery as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Leigh Whannell was 16+ in Blue Heelers as 'Jared Ryan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993