Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn, a British filmmaker born in 1971 in London, England, has been active in the film industry since 1996. He is primarily known for directing and producing films in the action and crime genres, with some of his most notable works including "Kick-Ass," "X-Men: First Class," and "Kingsman: The Secret Service," and while he has not clinched any major film festival awards, his box office successes attest to his popularity amongst fans. Vaughn's directorial style is characterized by kinetic energy, dark humor, and visually striking action sequences set to a pulsing soundtrack. Matthew Vaughn is a director who, despite the high-octane and often violent content of his films, never loses sight of the essential humanity and humor at the heart of his characters.