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4. Sir Stephen Arthur Frears (born 20 June 1941) is a British director and producer of film and television, often depicting real life stories as well as projects that explore social class through sharply-drawn characters. He has received numerous accolades including three BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two ...
Stephen Frears. Director: Philomena. Stephen started off in a career in the legal profession before switching to work as an assistant stage manager at London's Royal Court which led to work as an assistant director on films by Karel Reisz and Lindsay Anderson He directed his first short in 1967 and his feature debut, Gumshoe, in 1971.
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- THE QUEEN (2006) Writer: Peter Morgan. Starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell. Frears received his second Academy Award nomination as Best Director for this acclaimed biopic of Queen Elizabeth II that featured Helen Mirren’s Oscar-winning performance in the title role.
- MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE (1985) Writer: Hanif Kureishi. Starring Saeed Jaffrey, Daniel Day-Lewis, Roshan Seth. Although he had directed two prior films, Frears made a spectacular splash on the international film scene with this comedy/drama which focuses on the relationship between the Pakistani and English communities in South London.
- HIGH FIDELITY (2000) Writers: D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusack, Scott Rosenberg, based on the novel by Nick Hornby. Starring John Cusack, Jack Black, Iben Hjejle.
- DANGEROUS LIASONS (1988) Writer: Christopher Hampton, based on his play “Les Liasons Dangereuses.” Starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Keanu Reeves, Uma Thurman.
Stephen Frears GUMSHOE, director Stephen Frears, Albert Finney, and his then wife Anouk Aimee on the set, 1971 GUMSHOE, director Stephen Frears on set, 1971 Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight, Stephen ...
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Sep 29, 2022 · Frears says he saw and promptly forgot the original news story. A decade on, it underpins what feels a very Stephen Frears kind of movie: a wryly sympathetic study of a determined eccentric, with ...
Jun 4, 2024 · Stephen Frears, a renowned British film director, has brought some of the most memorable and impactful movies to life on the big screen. From drama to comedy, these films have left a lasting ...
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Learn about Stephen Frears, an English director and producer who has made acclaimed films since the early 1980s, such as The Queen, Philomena, and Florence Foster Jenkins. Find out his awards, nominations, and upcoming projects on The Movie Database.
