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James Watkins

James Watkins

Directing1973Nottingham, England, UK

Biography

James Thomas Watkins (born 20 May 1973 in Nottingham, England) is an English film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in horror films, notably Eden Lake and The Woman in Black.

He wrote and directed the critically acclaimed thriller Eden Lake, starring Michael Fassbender and Kelly Reilly. It won Best Horror Film at the 2009 Empire Awards, the Jury Prize at Sitges Fantasy Festival and Best Director at Fantasporto. He was nominated for the Douglas Hickox Award at the 2008 British Independent Film Awards.

Watkins has written scripts for Warner Bros., Working Title, Film4 and BBC Films.

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Acting History

2026
Clayface
Director
2024
2022
The Ipcress File
TVExecutive Producer6 eps
The Ipcress File
TVDirector6 eps
2018
McMafia
TVWriter2 eps
McMafia
TVDirector8 eps
McMafia
TVExecutive Producer8 eps
McMafia
TVCreator
2016
2012
2011
Black Mirror
TVDirector
2009
The Descent: Part 2
Second Unit Director
2008
Eden Lake
Director
Eden Lake
Writer
2006
Gone
Writer
2002
My Little Eye
Screenplay
2000
Look
Writer

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
5/20/1973(52 years old)
Place of Birth
Nottingham, England, UK