Lonesome Dove
1989
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Simon Wincer (born 1943) is an Australian film and television director. He attended Cranbrook School, Sydney, from 1950 to 1961. On leaving school he worked as a stagehand at TV Station Channel 7. By the 1980s he had directed over 200 hours of television. In 1986, he directed the telemovie The Last Frontier and also won a Christopher Award.
- Film director
- Christopher Award
- 1965–present
- 1943 (age 79–80), Sydney, Australia
Simon Wincer was born in 1943 in Sydney, Australia. He is known for directing The Phantom, Harlequin, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles and Into the West, among other films and TV shows.
- January 1, 1
- Simon Wincer
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Simon Wincer, the Australian-born filmmaker who won an Emmy for directing the epic western miniseries Lonesome Dove, shares his behind-the-scenes stories and insights. Learn how he landed the job, how he cast the stars, and how he shot the scenes in Texas and Mexico.
Visual History with Simon Wincer. Interviewed by: Mike Robe. Australian Director Simon Wincer ( Lonesome Dove, Free Willy) discusses his career in feature films and mini-series, shares stories from his many Westerns, and describes the importance of being passionate and prepared on set. More... IMDB Profile Meet the interviewer (s): Mike Robe.
Aug 12, 2016 · Simon Wincer, the director of The Phantom and Free Willy, talks about his career and challenges in this podcast interview. He reveals how he replaced the original director of Free Willy, how he shot in Mexico and the Pacific Northwest, and how he created the iconic whale leap scene.
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Writer. Simon Wincer (born 1943 in Sydney) is an Australian film director and film producer. He attended Cranbrook School, Bellevue Hill, Sydney from 1950 to 1961. On leaving school he worked as a stage hand at TV Station Channel 7. By the 1980s he directed over 200 hours of television.
Director. 1973-1974. Explore the filmography of Simon Wincer on Rotten Tomatoes! Discover ratings, reviews, and more. Click for details!
