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Sir John Boorman CBE (/ ˈ b ʊər m ə n /; born 18 January 1933) is a British filmmaker. He is best known for directing feature films such as Point Blank (1967), Hell in the Pacific (1968), Deliverance (1972), Zardoz (1974), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), Excalibur (1981), The Emerald Forest (1985), Hope and Glory (1987), The General (1998 ...
- Filmmaker
- 1962–present
Born January 18, 1933. Add to list. Nominated for 5 Oscars. 23 wins & 39 nominations total. Photos 15. Known for. Hope and Glory. 7.3. Producer. 1987. Excalibur. 7.3. Producer.
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- 1.73 m
- Rosehill, Carshalton, Surrey, England, UK
Apr 30, 2024 · John Boorman (born January 18, 1933, Shepperton, Middlesex [now Surrey], England) is a British movie director who is one of the most distinctive stylists of his generation. Early documentaries, first feature film, and Point Blank. Boorman began writing film reviews while a teenager.
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John Boorman. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. January 18, 1933 · Rosehill, Carshalton, Surrey, England, UK. Nickname. Titch. Height. 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) Mini Bio. John Boorman attended Catholic school (Salesian Order) although his family was not, in fact, Roman Catholic. His first job was for a dry-cleaner.
- January 18, 1933
Feb 13, 2020 · The director of classic Hollywood films including Excalibur, Point Blank and Deliverance lives alone in a giant house in rural Ireland. He talks about his career, growing old – and his obsession...
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Birthday: Jan 18, 1933. Birthplace: London, England, UK. Renowned for pushing actors and crews to their very limit in order to achieve transcendent results, director John Boorman was a...
Feb 24, 2015 · 23 February 2015. A master director's favourite films. The film-maker has made hugely influential movies like Deliverance and Hope & Glory. As he releases his final picture, Queen & Country, he...