Joe Wright
Biography
Joseph Wright is an English film director and producer born on August 25, 1972, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in directing films and television series, with a notable reputation for adapting literary works for the screen. His career has been influenced by his collaboration with the production company Working Title Films. Among his directing credits are the period drama adaptations Pride and Prejudice, Atonement, Anna Karenina, and Cyrano, as well as the action thriller Hanna, the Peter Pan origin story Pan, and Darkest Hour. He also directed the historical drama television series Mussolini: Son of the Century.
Career overview
Joseph Wright, born on August 25, 1972, in London, England, is an English film director and producer. He has established a career in directing feature films and television series, gaining recognition particularly for his work on period drama adaptations and literary translations to the screen. His notable projects include the period drama adaptations Pride and Prejudice in 2005, Atonement in 2007, Anna Karenina in 2012, and Cyrano in 2021.
In addition to these literary and historical adaptations, Wright has directed films across various genres. His filmography includes the action thriller Hanna in 2011, the Peter Pan origin story Pan in 2015, and Darkest Hour in 2017. His career also encompasses work in television, notably directing the historical drama television series Mussolini: Son of the Century in 2025. Throughout his career, his work has been associated with productions such as Working Title Films.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- I Love Boosters (2026) Thanks
- Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026) as Self
- Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025) Director
- Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025) Executive Producer
- Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025) Creator
- M - Il Figlio del secolo | Il dietro le quinte (2025) as himself
- The Agency (2024) Director
- The Agency (2024) Executive Producer
- Widow Clicquot (2024) Producer
- Directors on Directors (2021) as Self
- The Woman in the Window (2021) Director
- Cyrano (2021) Director
- Princess & Peppernose (2021) Director
- Swallow (2020) Executive Producer
- Darkest Hour (2017) Director
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Pan (2015) Director
- Locke (2014) Executive Producer
- Hummingbird (2013) Executive Producer
- Anna Karenina (2012) Director
- Long Walk Home (2012) Thanks
- Black Mirror (2011) Director
- Hanna (2011) Director
- The Soloist (2009) Director
- Atonement (2007) Director
- Pride & Prejudice (2005) Director
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) Director
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) Creator
- Bodily Harm (2002) Director
- Bob & Rose (2001) Director
- Nature Boy (2000) Director
- The End (1998) Director
- Renegade TV Gets Dazed (1998) Director
- Crocodile Snap (1997) Director
- HBO First Look (1992) as Self
- Poison Ivy (1985) as Jerry Disbro
- Alignment Director
- Stoner Director
- Laird Executive Producer
- Laird Director
- In the Garden of Beasts Director
- Juice Director
- Brood Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Wright best known for?
Joe Wright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Love Boosters (2026), The Agency (2024), The Agency (2024), The Woman in the Window (2021).
When and where was Joe Wright born?
Joe Wright was born on August 25, 1972 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Joe Wright have?
Joe Wright has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Joe Wright's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Wright is an English film director and producer born on August 25, 1972, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in directing films and television series, with a notable reputation for adapting literary works for the screen. His career has been influenced by his collaboration with the produc...