Age: 51
Birthplace: Epping, Essex, England, U.K.

Garth Jennings (born March 4, 1972) is a British film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is best known for directing the films The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Son of Rambow and Sing. Jennings co-founded the production company Hammer & Tongs.
In 1993, Jennings co-founded the production company Hammer & Tongs alongside Dominic Leung and Nick Goldsmith. The production company was primarily responsible for directing and writing music videos.[1][2][3] Their music video for Radiohead's song "Lotus Flower" earned Jennings a nomination at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.As a member of Hammer & Tongs, Jennings directed a number films including the 2005 science fiction comedy film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.[2]
In January 2014, it was announced that Jennings would write and direct an animated comedy film for Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment.[4]
Sing was released in late 2016.[5] Jennings also voiced the character for Miss Crawly, an elderly iguana employed as an administrative assistant.[6]
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Actor | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Shaun of the Dead | Yes | "Fun-Dead" Zombie | Uncredited | ||
2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Yes | Yes | Frankie Mouse (voice; uncredited) | ||
2007 | Son of Rambow | Yes | Yes | |||
Hot Fuzz | Yes | Crack Addict | Uncredited | |||
2009 | Fantastic Mr. Fox | Yes | Bean's Son (voice) | |||
2013 | The World's End | Yes | Man in Pub #5 | Uncredited | ||
2016 | Sing[7] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Miss Crawly Additional Voices |
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Come Together | Yes | Fritz | Short film |
[ Source: Wikipedia ]