Born in Nottingham, England, on May 20, 1973, James Watkins is a filmmaker known mainly for his work as a director. Movie fans may recognize his name from titles such as Eden Lake (2008), The Woman in Black (2012) and Bastille Day (2016). In 2024, he directed Speak No Evil, adding another feature film to his list of credits.
Watkins has also taken the director’s chair for several TV series, including Black Mirror (2011), McMafia (2018) and The Ipcress File (2022). Moving between the big screen and television has been a consistent part of his career so far. The most recent title in his filmography is Clayface (2026), a movie that he directed.
Frequent co-stars
- Kelly Reilly · 2 films together: Bastille Day, Eden Lake
Career at a glance
First credit: Eden Lake (2008) · Credits: 8
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
Clayface2026 · DirectorReviewed
Other work
Speak No Evil2024 · Director
The Ipcress File2022 · Director
McMafia2018 · Director
Bastille Day2016 · Director
The Woman in Black2012 · Director
Black Mirror2011 · Director
Eden Lake2008 · Director
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