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John Schlesinger (I) (1926–2003)


Oscar-winning director John Schlesinger, who was born in London, England on February 16, 1926, was the eldest child born of a solidly middle-class Jewish family. Berbard Schlesinger, his father, was a pediatrician, and his mother Winifred was a musician. He served in the Army in the Far East during World War II. While attending Balliol College at ... See full bio »

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 26 wins & 17 nominations. See more awards »

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Filmography

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 1996 The Twilight of the Golds
Dr. Adrian Lodge
 1992 Screen Two (TV Series)
Derek Moulthorpe
- The Lost Language of Cranes (1992) ... Derek Moulthorpe
 1991 Great Performances (TV Series)
Derek Moulthorpe
- The Lost Language of Cranes (1991) ... Derek Moulthorpe
 1991 The Lost Language of Cranes (TV Movie)
Derek Moulthorpe
 1990 Pacific Heights
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
 1985 Brothers-in-Law (TV Movie)
 1965 Darling
Theatre Director (uncredited)
 1963 Billy Liar
Officer in Dream (uncredited)
 1958 Ivanhoe (TV Series)
Jack Ludlow
- The Masked Bandits (1958) ... Jack Ludlow
 1958 Black Tide
Tim, garage mechanic
 1957 Armchair Theatre (TV Series)
Ticket Inspector
- Now Let Him Go (1957) ... Ticket Inspector
 1957 The Beasts of Marseilles
Minor Role (uncredited)
 1957 A Woman of Property (TV Movie)
Charles Reade
 1956-1957 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Series)
Alan-a-Dale / Hale
- The Dowry (1957) ... Alan-a-Dale
- The Haunted Mill (1956) ... Hale
 1957 The Grove Family (TV Series)
Mr. Gribble
- Business as Usual (1957) ... Mr. Gribble
 1957 ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series)
Head porter
- Million Dollar Smile (1957) ... Head porter
 1957 Brothers in Law
Assize Court Solicitor
 1957 The Adventures of Aggie (TV Series)
Ski instructor
- Swiss Stakes (1957) ... Ski instructor
 1957 Assignment Foreign Legion (TV Series)
Corporal Schneider
- A Pony for Joe Crazy Horse (1957) ... Corporal Schneider
 1956 The Buccaneers (TV Series)
Pigtail
- The Surgeon of San Rojo (1956) ... Pigtail
 1956 Pursuit of the Graf Spee
Prisoner on Graf Spee (uncredited)
 1956 Colonel March of Scotland Yard (TV Series)
Dutch Cook, Thornbull
- Death and the Other Monkey (1956) ... Dutch Cook, Thornbull
 1955 Oh... Rosalinda!!
Gentleman
 1955 As I Was Saying (TV Series)
- A Deal in Diving (1955)
 1955 The Vise (TV Series)
Daniel Morraine
- Death Mask (1955) ... Daniel Morraine
 1954 The Divided Heart
Ticket collector
 1953 Sailor of the King
German Guard (uncredited)
 1953 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series)
Macduff / Drunkard / Amiens
- Will Shakespeare (1953) ... Macduff / Drunkard
- As You Like It (1953) ... Amiens
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Other Works:

He directed Marguerite Duras' play, "Days in the Trees", in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Aldwych Theatre in London, England with Peggy Ashcroft, George Baker and Frances Cuka in the cast. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 6 Articles | 1 Pictorial | See more »
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Personal Quote:

A lot of claptrap is talked about The Method as though the British actor didn't have one. It's just that we tend to be quieter about it. See more »

Trivia:

Was offered A Clockwork Orange (1971) to direct but passed on the project because of the violence of the project. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius