Richard Loncraine

Richard Loncraine

director, writer, actor

Richard Loncraine was born on Oct 20, 1946 in UK. Richard Loncraine's big-screen debut came with Sunday Bloody Sunday directed by John Schlesinger in 1971, strarring Bob's Partner. Richard Loncraine is known for The Gathering Storm directed by Richard Loncraine, Albert Finney stars as Winston Churchill and Vanessa Redgrave as Clemmie Churchill. Richard Loncraine has got 8 awards and 15 nominations so far. The most recent award Richard Loncraine achieved is Palm Springs International Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Richard Loncraine plays is Finding Your Feet which will be released on Mar 30, 2018.

Richard Loncraine has earned great acclaim for his work in film, television and commercials. He studied sculpture at the Central School of Art before attending the Royal College of Art Film School. He spent three years working for the BBC before moving into commercials. Since those days he has successfully alternated directing films with directing television productions, and the sheer range of his work cannot fail to impress--from Dennis Potter (Salade russe et crème anglaise (1980), Brimstone & Treacle (1982)) to period comedy (Drôle de missionnaire (1982)) and from La tempête qui se prépare (2002) (universally acknowledged as the finest representation of Winston Churchill on screen for years) to the romantic charm of La plus belle victoire (2004). No wonder Loncraine is now one of the most respected British directors.

  • Birthday

    Oct 20, 1946
  • Place of Birth

    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

8 wins & 15 nominations

Palm Springs International Film Festival
2018
Best Narrative Feature
Winner - Audience Award
Berlin International Film Festival
2009
Competition
Winner - Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention
2009
My One and Only (2009)
Winner - Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention
1996
Best Director
Winner - Silver Berlin Bear
1996
Richard III (1995)
Winner - Silver Berlin Bear
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