Len Wiseman Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2002, he was nominated for the Music Video Production Association Award for best director for his work on the video to Rufus Wainwright's "Across the Universe․"
• Was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for best art direction in 2002
• Studied filmmaking at De Anza College in Cuperino, Calif
• In 2004, he got married to actress Kate Beckinsale
• Started out as a member of the art department for the film "Independence Day" before becoming involved with producing
• Inspired by the film "Die Hard," he decided to shoot his own version of the movie at the age of 15 using only his family's video camera and backyard
• Directed and executive produced the 2012 remake of the film "Total Recall․"
• Is widely recognized for his production of genre films, ranging from "Underworld" to "Live Free or Die Hard․"