Edgar Wright
Awards & Honours
12
Awards Won
1
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Edgar Wright's achievements are marked by technical innovation and genre mastery. His film Baby Driver won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing and the BAFTA for Best Editing, showcasing his unique integration of music and action. The Cornetto trilogy has become a benchmark for modern comedy filmmaking, with each film earning widespread critical acclaim. Wright's influence extends beyond his own work; he is frequently cited as an inspiration by a new generation of directors. His cult following, particularly for Spaced and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, speaks to his lasting impact on pop culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Empire Award for Best British Film
For 'Shaun of the Dead'
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Directors
Greatest British Directors
Magazine Covers
Empire
July 2017
Baby Driver: The Director's Cut
Total Film
August 2013
The World's End: Apocalypse Now
Sight & Sound
September 2021
Last Night in Soho: A New Vision
Records & Feats
First film to win Academy Award for Best Sound Editing with a fully diegetic soundtrack
Baby Driver's soundtrack is entirely diegetic, played by characters or heard from radios, making it a unique achievement in sound design.