What is Edgar Wright’s Net Worth?
Edgar Wright, a British director, actor, screenwriter, and producer, has a net worth of $20 million. Known for his satirical genre films, including “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz,” and “Baby Driver,” Wright is also the director of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and the documentary “The Sparks Brothers.” He has also worked in television, creating the British series “Asylum” and directing the sitcom “Spaced.”
In addition to his film work, Wright has co-written screenplays for “The Adventures of Tintin” and “Ant-Man.” His latest film, “Last Night in Soho,” is set to be released in 2021.
Early Life and Education
Edgar Wright was born in Poole, Dorset, England in 1974 and grew up in Wells, Somerset with his older brother Oscar. He attended the Blue School in Wells and graduated in 1992. Wright then went on to study audiovisual design at the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design, where he obtained a National Diploma in 1994.
Edgar Wright’s Film Career
Edgar Wright made his feature film debut in 1995 with “A Fistful of Fingers.” After transitioning to television, he returned to film in 2004 with “Shaun of the Dead,” which became a critical and commercial hit. He went on to direct the second and third installments of the “Three Flavors Cornetto” trilogy, “Hot Fuzz” and “The World’s End,” and co-wrote their screenplays with Simon Pegg. Wright also directed and co-wrote “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “The Adventures of Tintin,” and “Baby Driver,” which was a massive success. In 2021, he released the documentary “The Sparks Brothers” and the psychological horror film “Last Night in Soho.”
Early Career and Television Work
Edgar Wright got his start in the mid 90s with his debut film “A Fistful of Fingers.” He went on to direct British comedians Matt Lucas and David Walliams’ television sketch show “Mash and Peas” and created and directed his own show, “Asylum.” Wright worked as a director on various British comedy shows before directing all 14 episodes of the hit sitcom “Spaced,” which he gave an unorthodox look by using dramatic camera movements and angles. He also had an uncredited appearance in three episodes of the show. Wright later acted in the parody series “Look Around You” and returned to acting in 2017 for the television mockumentary film “Tour de Pharmacy.”
Music Video Directing Career
Edgar Wright has also directed multiple music videos throughout his career. In the early 2000s, he directed videos for songs such as “Keep the Home Fires Burning” and “After Hours” by the Bluetones, “Psychosis Safari” by the Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, and “Blue Song” by Mint Royale.
Later on, Wright continued his music video directing career and worked with artists such as Charlotte Hatherley, Pharrell Williams, and Beck.
Production Company and Other Film-Related Activities
Edgar Wright formed a production company called Complete Fiction with his longtime collaborators Joe Cornish, Nira Park, and Rachel Prior. The company signed a deal with Netflix to release film adaptations and an original series. In addition to writing and directing, Wright has been a guest programmer at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles. He curated his favorite films, including “Evil Dead II” and “Raising Arizona” by Sam Raimi and Joel and Ethan Coen, respectively.
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