Gareth Edwards

Gareth Edwards

  • Birthday: 6/1/1975
  • Place of birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
  • Fame for: Directing
  • Also known as: Gareth James Edwards

Biography

Gareth James Edwards (born 13 July 1975) is an English filmmaker. He gained recognition for Monsters (2010), an independent film in which he served as writer, director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist. He subsequently directed Godzilla (2014), a reboot of Toho's Godzilla franchise and the first film in Legendary's MonsterVerse, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), the first installment of the Star Wars anthology series and an immediate prequel to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). He returned to making original films with the science fiction thriller The Creator (2023).

Filmography

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Release date: 12/13/2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Role(s): Resistance Trench Soldier

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The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Release date: 4/4/2017

The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

Role(s): Himself

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Godzilla: Force of Nature
Release date: 9/16/2014

Godzilla: Force of Nature

Role(s): Himself

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The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
Release date: 12/21/2017

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

Role(s): Himself

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Release date: 12/14/2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Role(s): Rebel Soldier (uncredited)

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