Matthew Vaughn

Born:7. mars 1971

Place of Birth:London, England, UK

Known For:Directing

Biography

Matthew Vaughn, born Matthew Allard de Vere Drummond, is a prominent English filmmaker with a versatile career in the industry. Known for his distinct style and storytelling prowess, Vaughn has left an indelible mark on cinema. With a keen eye for producing and directing, he has brought to life a plethora of successful films that have captivated audiences worldwide.

One of Vaughn's notable productions includes the iconic crime comedies "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch," which showcased his ability to delve into gritty narratives with a touch of dark humor. His directorial debut came with "Layer Cake," a crime thriller that solidified his position as a filmmaker to watch in the industry.

Vaughn's creative vision expanded further with projects like "Stardust," a fantasy film that enchanted viewers with its magical tale, and "Kick-Ass," a superhero film that defied conventions and garnered a cult following. His foray into the realm of comic book adaptations was marked by "X-Men: First Class," where he revitalized the beloved franchise with his unique storytelling approach.

Beyond his directorial ventures, Vaughn's influence extends to the world of comics, as he co-created the "Kingsman" series, which later evolved into a successful film franchise. With films like "Kingsman: The Secret Service," "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," and "The King's Man," Vaughn showcased his ability to blend action, humor, and espionage into a thrilling cinematic experience.

Vaughn's dedication to his craft and his ability to push boundaries in storytelling have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His commitment to bringing fresh and innovative narratives to the screen has cemented his status as a visionary filmmaker in the industry. As he continues to explore new creative horizons, audiences eagerly anticipate the next cinematic masterpiece from the talented Matthew Vaughn.

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Yuppy in Car

1998

A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door.

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Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Producer

2017

When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Story

2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

Snatch

Producer

2000

Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.

Argylle

Producer

2024

When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aidan, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.

Tetris

Producer

2023

In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.

Kick-Ass

Producer

2010

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

Fantastic Four

Producer

2015

Four young outsiders teleport to a dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Bloodshot

Executive Producer

2020

After he and his wife are murdered, marine Ray Garrison is resurrected by a team of scientists. Enhanced with nanotechnology, he becomes a superhuman, biotech killing machine—'Bloodshot'. As Ray first trains with fellow super-soldiers, he cannot recall anything from his former life. But when his memories flood back and he remembers the man that killed both him and his wife, he breaks out of the facility to get revenge, only to discover that there's more to the conspiracy than he thought.

Kick-Ass 2

Producer

2013

After Kick-Ass’ insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.

Rocketman

Producer

2019

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Producer

1998

Eddie the Eagle

Producer

2016

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Silent Night

Producer

2021

Nell, Simon, and their boy Art are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die.

The Debt

Producer

2010

Rachel Singer is a former Mossad agent who tried to capture a notorious Nazi war criminal – the Surgeon of Birkenau – in a secret Israeli mission that ended with his death on the streets of East Berlin. Now, 30 years later, a man claiming to be the doctor has surfaced, and Rachel must return to Eastern Europe to uncover the truth. Overwhelmed by haunting memories of her younger self and her two fellow agents, the still-celebrated heroine must relive the trauma of those events and confront the debt she has incurred.

Mean Machine

Producer

2001

Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead.

Harry Brown

Producer

2009

An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.

X-Men: First Class

Screenplay

2011

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.