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Peter Brook

Directing

Born March 21, 1925 · London, England, UK

Died July 2, 2022

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Biography

Peter Stephen Paul Brook was an English theatre and film director. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of twentieth-century theatre, he has received various accolades, including two Tony Awards, the Praemium Imperiale, the Prix Italia and the Europe Theatre Prize. In 2021, he was awarded India's Padma Shri.

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Awards & recognition

  • Padma Shri in arts · 2021
  • Princess of Asturias Award — the Arts · 2019
  • President's Medal · 2011
  • World Award of Humanism · 2011
  • honorary doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University · 2010
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  • Critics' Circle Award — Distinguished Service to the Arts · 2008
  • International Ibsen Award · 2008
  • Dan David Prize · 2005
  • Companion of Honour · 1998
  • Praemium Imperiale · 1997
  • Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy · 1991
  • Europe Theatre Prize · 1989
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 1971
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 1966
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1965
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
  • Golden Medal — Merit to Culture
  • Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
  • Medal of the City of Paris
  • Golden Bear · 1979 · nominated
  • Golden Lion · 1968 · nominated
  • Palme d'Or · 1963 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1961 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Director · 1959 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit

2018as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Looking for Richard

1996as Self - Interviewee

Meetings with Remarkable Men

1979Director, Writer

Lord of the Flies

1963Director, Editor, Writer

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

2014as Self - Filmmaker

Seven Days... Seven Nights

1960Director

Marat/Sade

1967Director

Swann in Love

1984Writer

The Beggar's Opera

1953Director

BAM150

2012as Self