Edgar Howard Wright is an English writer, television and film director. He was born on, April 18th, 1974 in Poole, Dorset but was raised in Wells. Edgar began directing films as early as the age of 14. He developed the classics Rolf Harris Saves The World and Carbolic Soap while attending a school at The Blue School in Wells, Somerset. Wright was made his theatrical debut at age 20 with the no-budget the western spoof, A Fist Full of Fingers. This production was known as "The Greatest Western ever made...in Somerset." The show was picked up by Sky Movies, a British satellite TV broadcast channel. Edgar wanted to move on to larger and more television based shows. Wright then started directing Sir Bernard's Stately Homes and Asylum for the BBC and UK's Paramount Comedy. He met writer-actor Simon Pegg on the set. The work with Pegg has made Wright the most famous. In 1999 Edgar was asked to direct the sitcom 'Spaced'. Written by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson. The show ran for two series, and was made up of a total of 14 episodes. It was twice nominated for BAFTA's. In 2007 Edgar completed Hot Fuzz the second film with Pegg.
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