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Director
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Film director, Screenwriter
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Nottingham, England, UK
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United Kingdom
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English
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♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
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English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
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James Watkins is known for directing.
Born in Nottingham, England, UK (age 52).
James Watkins has 7 credits in our database.
The name James means one who follows.
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Filmography (7)
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.
Description above from the Wikipedia James Watkins (director), article licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Watkins?
James Watkins is 52 years old, born on .
Where was James Watkins born?
James Watkins was born in Nottingham, England, UK.
What movies or shows has James Watkins been in?
James Watkins has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Clayface (2026), Speak No Evil (2024), The Ipcress File (2022), McMafia (2018), The Woman in Black (2012).
What is James Watkins known for?
James Watkins is primarily known as a director. 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,…
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