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English director and producer

  • Date of Birth: 20 June 1941
  • Age: 85 years old
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Stephen Arthur Frears is an English 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 Academy Awards. In 2008, The Daily Telegraph named Frears among the 100 most influential people in British culture. In 2009, he received the Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Born in Leicester and educated at Gresham's School and Trinity College, Cambridge, Frears started his career working as an assistant director in theatre and film while directing many television plays. Frears directed his debut feature film Gumshoe in 1971, and received widespread critical acclaim for his films in the 1980s such as My Beautiful Laundrette, Prick Up Your Ears, and Dangerous Liaisons. He also received two Academy Award nominations for directing The Grifters and The Queen.

Frears is also known for his work on various television programs, including the television films Fail Safe, The Deal, and Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight. He directed the Jeremy Thorpe BBC One biographical miniseries A Very English Scandal, for which he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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Date of Birth 20 June 1941
Age 85 years old
Gemini Zodiac sign Gemini Gemini - friendliness and practicality Gemini is undoubtedly an active sign, nevertheless, their energy and strength lacks the constant direction that is necessary in order to achieve success. Gemini sometimes cannot bring a distant goal closer, at…
Snake Chinese horoscope Snake Snake - wisdom and discernment People born in the years of the Snake are distinguished by innate wisdom, insight and insight. They are persistent, hardy and patient, demanding of themselves and others. Despite the fact that Snakes are stingy, selfis…
Finist Slavic horoscope Finist The Finist chertog in the Svarog circle carries a distinct rhythm of character, totem strength, and life task. People born in this hall often recognize themselves through ties to nature, kin, and patronage.
Nile Egyptian horoscope Nile The Egyptian sign of Nile reflects divine patronage and a particular season of character in the ancient calendar. People born under this deity often feel motives early and carry a recognizable moral gravity.
Oak Druid horoscope Oak Oak is a chief sacred tree of druids — strength, wisdom and stability. Born 10 June to 7 July, Oak people often become pillars for family and team.
Mithuna Indian horoscope Mithuna The Vedic rashi Mithuna carries a sidereal rhythm of Jyotish — temperament, dharma leanings, and the ruling graha color how a person acts and chooses.
Daisy Flower horoscope Daisy Born under Daisy in the flower horoscope, people often find strength in beauty, atmosphere, and the quiet symbolism of their birth bloom.
Gemini — 3rd decan Decan horoscope Gemini — 3rd decan The Gemini — 3rd decan decan refines your zodiac sign with a sub-ruler accent — temperament, decision style, and inner strengths differ even within the same sun sign.

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