Ilya Naishuller
Biography
Ilya Viktorovich Naishuller is a Russian film director and musician born on November 19, 1983, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR, which is now Russia. Known for his work in directing, he has twenty known credits in the industry. His notable directorial work includes the action films Hardcore Henry, released in 2015, and Nobody, released in 2021. In addition to his filmmaking career, he is a musician and the founder of the indie rock band Biting Elbows, as well as the film production company Versus Pictures. He has also discussed his role in stepping back into the director's chair and the casting process for his work.
Career overview
Ilya Viktorovich Naishuller was born on November 19, 1983, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR, which is now Russia. He is a Russian film director and musician who is known for directing action films including Hardcore Henry in 2015 and Nobody in 2021. In addition to his work in film directing, he is the founder of the film production company Versus Pictures and the indie rock band Biting Elbows.
With a career spanning multiple known credits, Naishuller has also discussed returning to the director's chair, the casting process, and the kinetic and vibrant visual style of his work, specifically regarding the film Heads of State. Throughout his career, his projects have been featured across various film databases, review platforms, and filmography listings.
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32 titles- Heads of State (2025) as Polish Cop
- Heads of State (2025) Director
- Centaur (2023) Producer
- Danila Poperechny: FUN/LIFE (2023) Director
- Karamora (2022) Director
- The Execution (2022) as suspect
- A Young Man (2022) as bank manager
- A Young Man (2022) Producer
- Nobody (2021) as Hitman Anatoly
- Nobody (2021) Director
- Seven Wishes (2020) Writer
- Seven Wishes (2020) Producer
- Без души (2019) as Гость
- I'm Losing It (2018) as sleeping guy at party (uncredited)
- I'm Losing It (2018) Producer
- Good Day (2017) Art Direction
- The Medic (2016) Director
- The Medic (2016) Screenplay
- Hardcore Henry (2015) as Timothy / Higher-Self Merc / Henry
- Hardcore Henry (2015) Director
- Hardcore Henry (2015) Screenplay
- Hardcore Henry (2015) Producer
- Deet N Bax Save Th' World (2015) Additional Music
- Deet N Bax Save Th' World (2015) Compositors
- Deet N Bax Save Th' World (2015) Original Music Composer
- Startup (2014)
- All at Once (2014) as Armourer
- Biting Elbows' Bad Motherfucker (2013) Director
- Biting Elbows' Bad Motherfucker (2013) Additional Camera
- Барвиха (2009) Director
- Road House 2 Director
- Biting Elbows: Shorten the Longing as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ilya Naishuller best known for?
Ilya Naishuller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heads of State (2025), Heads of State (2025), Centaur (2023), Nobody (2021).
When and where was Ilya Naishuller born?
Ilya Naishuller was born on November 19, 1983 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
How many credits does Ilya Naishuller have?
Ilya Naishuller has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2025.
What is Ilya Naishuller's background in cinema and television?
Ilya Viktorovich Naishuller is a Russian film director and musician born on November 19, 1983, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR, which is now Russia. Known for his work in directing, he has twenty known credits in the industry. His notable directorial work includes the action films Hardcore Henry, released in 2015, and Nobody, r...