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Tony Richardson

Directing

Born June 5, 1928 · Shipley, Yorkshire, England, UK

Died November 14, 1991

Also known as Cecil Antonio "Tony" Richardson

Biography

Cecil Antonio Richardson was an English theatre director and filmmaker, whose career spanned five decades. He was identified with the "angry young men" group of British directors and playwrights during the 1950s, and was later a key figure in the British New Wave filmmaking movement.

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Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1964
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1964
  • BAFTA Award — Best Screenplay · 1962
  • BAFTA Award — Best Film · 1962
  • Directors Guild of America Award
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  • National Board of Review Award — Best Film
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1964 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · nominated

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