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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.
Directed three Oscar Best Picture nominees: Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Queen (2006) and Philomena (2013). These movies were also at least nominated for Best Screenplay, and Best Actress for Glenn Close, Helen Mirren (who won) and Judi Dench respectively.
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Learn about the life and career of Stephen Frears, a British film director who has made movies such as Dangerous Liaisons, The Queen and Philomena. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- June 20, 1941
Jun 16, 2024 · Stephen Frears (born June 20, 1941, Leicester, England) is an English film and television director known for movies that explore social class through sharply drawn characters. Frears worked as an assistant director in theatre and film while directing numerous television plays.
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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.
Armed with a keen visual awareness and compelling ability to tell a story, director Stephen Frears became established in British cinema and television during the 1970s and 1980s...
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Apr 6, 2024 · A list of the top films by the British director Stephen Frears, who is known for his collaborative and diverse projects. From comedy-dramas to period pieces, see which movies made the cut and why.
