Greg McLean
Biography
Greg McLean is an Australian film director, producer, and writer. He is known for creating one of Australia's most memorable characters, Mick Taylor. McLean's debut feature film was Wolf Creek, released in 2005. He also wrote, directed, and produced Rogue in 2007. McLean was executive producer of Red Hill in 2010 and Crawlspace in 2012. The sequel to Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek 2, was released in February 2013. McLean is also the co-author of two novels about Mick Taylor, Wolf Creek: Origin and Wolf Creek: Desolation Game, and the co-author of a four-part comic book series, Dark Axis: Secret Battles of WW2.
Career overview
Greg McLean is an Australian film director, producer, and writer. He came to international attention with his debut feature film, Wolf Creek, which introduced the character Mick Taylor. McLean's work in the film industry has included writing, directing, and producing various projects. One of his notable films is Rogue, which he wrote, directed, and produced in 2007. He also served as the executive producer for Red Hill, released in 2010, and Crawlspace, released in 2012.
McLean's work has also extended to the creation of novels and comics. He co-authored two novels about the fictional character Mick Taylor, Wolf Creek: Origin and Wolf Creek: Desolation Game. Additionally, he was involved in the creation of a four-part comic book series, Dark Axis: Secret Battles of WW2.
McLean's directing credits include Wolf Creek, released in 2005, and its sequel, Wolf Creek 2, which was released in 2013. His body of work showcases his versatility as a filmmaker, with a range of projects that demonstrate his ability to create engaging and often horror-themed content.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- Wolf Creek: Legacy (2027) Producer
- Wolf Creek: Legacy (2027) Characters
- War Machine (2026) Producer
- Territory (2024) Director
- Scrublands (2023) Director
- The Twelve (2022) Director
- La Brea (2021) Director
- The Gloaming (2020) Director
- Bloom (2019) Director
- Awoken (2019) Script Editor
- Jungle (2017) Director
- Jungle (2017) Producer
- The Belko Experiment (2017) Director
- Wolf Creek (2016) Director
- Wolf Creek (2016) Characters
- Wolf Creek (2016) Executive Producer
- Wolf Creek (2016) Creator
- Jack Irish (2016) Director
- Down Under (2016) Executive Producer
- The Darkness (2016) Director
- The Darkness (2016) Executive Producer
- The Darkness (2016) Writer
- The Legend of Ben Hall (2016) Executive Producer
- Tales of Halloween (2015) as Ray Bishop (segment "Bad Seed")
- Wolf Creek 2 (2013) Producer
- Wolf Creek 2 (2013) Director
- Wolf Creek 2 (2013) Writer
- Crawlspace (2012) Executive Producer
- Red Hill (2010) Executive Producer
- The Splat Pack (2010) as Self
- Whatever Happened to That Guy? (2009) as Self
- Tracy (2009) as Actor #3
- Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self
- Rogue (2007) Screenplay
- Rogue (2007) Director
- Rogue (2007) Producer
- The Making of 'Wolf Creek' (2006) as Self
- Wolf Creek (2005) as Old Man's Body / Police Officer (uncredited)
- Wolf Creek (2005) Screenplay
- Wolf Creek (2005) Producer
- Wolf Creek (2005) Director
- Love's Brother (2004) Storyboard Artist
- ICQ (2001) Director
- ICQ (2001) Writer
- ICQ (2001) Producer
- Australian Story (1996) as Self
- Billy's Holiday (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Plead (1993) Director
- High Rise Producer
- Kill Screen Director
- The First Exorcist Producer
- The First Exorcist Director
- The First Exorcist Writer
- The Horror Game Director
- Untitled War Machine Sequel Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg McLean best known for?
Greg McLean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War Machine (2026), The Twelve (2022), La Brea (2021), Jungle (2017).
When and where was Greg McLean born?
Greg McLean was born on January 1, 1971 in Australia.
How many credits does Greg McLean have?
Greg McLean has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2027.
What is Greg McLean's background in cinema and television?
Greg McLean is an Australian film director, producer, and writer. He is known for creating one of Australia's most memorable characters, Mick Taylor. McLean's debut feature film was Wolf Creek, released in 2005. He also wrote, directed, and produced Rogue in 2007. McLean was executive producer of Red Hill in 2010 and C...