James Wan, an Australian filmmaker of Malaysian Chinese descent, is a master of the horror genre. Born on February 26, 1977, Wan co-created the Saw and Insidious franchises and is the visionary behind The Conjuring Universe, the highest-grossing horror franchise ever, amassing over $2 billion. Beyond horror, Wan has made his mark in Hollywood as the founder of Atomic Monster, a successful film and TV production company. His groundbreaking work continues to shape the future of horror cinema, solidifying his reputation as one of the genre’s most influential figures.