Portrait of Richard Lester

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 92 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)'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The Beatles: Help!
The Beatles: Help!
Richard Lester was
75 in The Beatles: Help!
as 'Self'.
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)'.
Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of Filmmakers in Action
Filmmakers in Action
Richard Lester was
74 in Filmmakers in Action
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Apr 25 2000
Poster of Richard Lester!
Richard Lester!
Richard Lester was
66 in Richard Lester!
Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of Spike
Spike
Richard Lester was
64 in Spike
as 'Himself'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
Richard Lester was
35 in Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
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
Sat, Oct 31 1959

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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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993