Mike Figgis

Biography

Michael Figgis (born 28 February 1948) is an English film director, screenwriter, and composer. He received two Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995). Figgis was the founding patron of the independent filmmakers' online community Shooting People.

Awards & recognition

• ★Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award — Best Director · 1995
• ★Independent Spirit Award — Best Director
• ☆Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1996 · nominated
• ☆Academy Award — Best Director · 1996 · nominated
• ☆Young European Film of the Year · 1988 · nominated