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Tommy Wirkola is known for directing.
Born in Alta, Norway (age 46).
Tommy Wirkola has 12 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (12)
Shiver
Shiver
Director
Violent Night 2
Director
Spermageddon
Writer, Director
Violent Night
Director
What Happened to Monday
Director
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Producer, Director, Writer
Kill Buljo 2
Writer
Hellfjord
Producer, Writer
Kurt Josef Wagle og legenden om Fjordheksa
Director
Tomme tønner
Film
Biography
Tommy Wirkola (born 6 December 1979) is a Norwegian film director, screenwriter, editor and producer. He is known for his film work in hybrid thrillers that combine horror, action and satire.
For his hybrid genre-focused work, he has won numerous awards and nominations. Dead Snow (2009) and Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014) were selected by the Sundance Film Festival. Dead Snow won the Toronto Dark Film Festival Audience Award and was nominated for four Scream Awards including Best Horror Film. Dead Snow 2 won him Best Film at the Horror Film Festival, Best Director at the International Fantastic Film Festival and Best Screenplay, and Best Film at Alamo Drafthouse's Fantastic Festival in 2014. What Happened to Monday was nominated for Variety's Piazza Grande Award at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2017. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) was nominated for the People's Choice Award for Best Horror Film. Violent Night (2022) was nominated for Most Outstanding Stunt Performance at the ACTRA Awards, as well as for Best Original Score at the International Film Music Critics Awards and at the Reel Music Film Festival.
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How old is Tommy Wirkola?
Tommy Wirkola is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Tommy Wirkola born?
Tommy Wirkola was born in Alta, Norway.
What movies or shows has Tommy Wirkola been in?
Tommy Wirkola has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Shiver (2026), Violent Night 2 (2026), Spermageddon (2025), Violent Night (2022), What Happened to Monday (2017).
What is Tommy Wirkola known for?
Tommy Wirkola is primarily known as a director. Tommy Wirkola (born 6 December 1979) is a Norwegian film director, screenwriter, editor and producer. He is known for his film work in hybrid thrillers that combine horror, action and satire. For his…
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