Len Wiseman Biography
Summary
"Len Ryan Wiseman" (born March 4, 1973) is an American film director and screenwriter, known best for the movie "Underworld", which he co-wrote and directed, and its sequel, "Underworld: Evolution".
He began his career in film as a property assistant in the movie "Stargate" (1994) and also " Independence Day" (1996). His movies show a penchant for prop work and his filming style draws attention to many of the 'hero props' seen on screen. His unique visual style, later developed through the direction of advertisements for PlayStation console games and music videos for groups such as En Vogue, Megadeth, and Static-X, has often been compared to that of Michael Bay.
Wiseman recently directed the fourth installment of the "Die Hard" series entitled "Live Free or Die Hard".
He married actress Kate Beckinsale, star of the "Underworld" films, on May 9, 2004.
It was announced he would be working on the next installment in the Underworld series. "Underworld 3: The Rise Of The Lycans" will be a prequel and Wiseman will come back to produce but not direct, nor will Kate Beckinsale return to star. (... more)
Wiseman is currently talking with New Line Cinemas over directing the Gears of War adaptation as well as a remake of John Carpenter's Escape from New York.
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