Craig Gillespie (born September 1, 1967) is an Australian-American director whose career spans feature films, television, and high-end commercials and music videos. Known for shaping character-driven stories with a distinctive mix of humor, drama, and emotional momentum, Gillespie has directed across a wide range of genres, from supernatural thrills to sports and crime-inflected entertainment. His filmography includes Fright Night, where he leaned into suspense with a sharp, contemporary edge, and the biographical sports dramedy I, Tonya, which translated a larger-than-life story into a grounded, performance-forward experience. Gillespie also directed the big-screen Disney take on personality and style in Cruella, demonstrating an ability to balance spectacle with character psychology. In recent catalog highlights, he directs Supergirl (2026), brings producing credits to Your Friends & Neighbors (2025), and helms Dumb Money (2023) in both director and producer capacities. Earlier work such as The Finest Hours (2016) further reflects his range, combining urgency and realism with crowd-pleasing storytelling.
