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Richard Loncraine (born 20 October 1946) is a British film and television director. Loncraine was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Loncraine received early training in the features department of the BBC, including a season directing items for Tomorrow's World.
Richard Loncraine is a British director, writer and actor who has worked in film, television and commercials. He is known for his adaptations of Dennis Potter's plays, his portrayal of Winston Churchill and his romantic comedies.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Learn about Richard Loncraine's career in film and television, from his first documentary to his Oscar-winning invention. See his credits, awards and photos on his official website.
About — Richard Loncraine. Starting Out. I am often asked how I got started as a film director. My usual response is it was just bad luck. Here’s how it really happened. I was born in 1946 in the West of England in a small village called Stonehouse nestled in the idylicCotswold hills.
Learn about the life and career of Richard Loncraine, a British director of films, television and commercials. He has worked with Dennis Potter, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith and more.
- October 20, 1946
Dec 29, 1995 · Richard III: Directed by Richard Loncraine. With Christopher Bowen, Edward Jewesbury, Ian McKellen, Bill Paterson. The classic Shakespearean play about the murderously scheming 15th-century king is reimagined in an alternative setting of 1930s England as clouds of fascism gather.
Richard Loncraine is a British film and television director. Loncraine received early training in the features department of the BBC, including a season directing items for Tomorrow's World. Before his career in film, he was a sculptor and the first to create a chrome Newton's cradle.
