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Richard Lester

Bio: Richard Lester (born 19 January 1932)  is an American-born British-based film director notable for his work with The Beatles in the 1960s and his work on the Superman film series in the 1980s.
Born: Tue, Jan 19 1932
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Richard Lester is 93 years old
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Poster of The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
Richard Lester was 91 in The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 2023
Poster of The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Richard Lester was 84 in The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2016
Poster of Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
Richard Lester was 82 in Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace as 'Himself - Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The Beatles: Help!
The Beatles: Help!
Richard Lester was 75 in The Beatles: Help! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 2007
Poster of You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Richard Lester was 74 in You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of Filmmakers in Action
Filmmakers in Action
Richard Lester was 74 in Filmmakers in Action as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
Richard Lester was 72 in Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2004
Poster of Things They Said Today
Things They Said Today
Richard Lester was 70 in Things They Said Today as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of The Unknown Peter Sellers
The Unknown Peter Sellers
Richard Lester was 68 in The Unknown Peter Sellers as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 2000
Poster of Richard Lester!
Richard Lester!
Richard Lester was 66 in Richard Lester!
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of Spike
Spike
Richard Lester was 64 in Spike as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1996
Poster of You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
Richard Lester was 62 in You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
Richard Lester was 53 in A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Making of 'Superman III'
The Making of 'Superman III'
Richard Lester was 53 in The Making of 'Superman III' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1985
Poster of The Making of 'Superman II'
The Making of 'Superman II'
Richard Lester was 49 in The Making of 'Superman II' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Richard Lester was 47 in Butch and Sundance: The Early Days as 'Man Watching Hearse Pass by (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of La route
La route
Richard Lester was 43 in La route
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 1975
Poster of Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
Richard Lester was 35 in Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Richard Lester was 27 in The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Richard Lester was 63+ in The Beatles Anthology as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 19 1995
Poster of Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
Richard Lester was 61+ in Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993