Portrait of Ken Loach

Ken Loach

Bio: Kenneth Charles Loach (born 17 June 1936; Nuneaton) is a British film director, screenwriter and producer. His socially critical directing style is evident in his film treatment of social issues such as poverty (Poor Cow, 1967), homelessness (Cathy Come Home, 1966), and labour rights (Riff-Raff, 1991, and The Navigators, 2001)
Born: Wed, Jun 17 1936
Birthplace: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
Ken Loach is 88 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of On Falling
On Falling
Ken Loach will be 88 in On Falling as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2025
Poster of The Old Oak
The Old Oak
Ken Loach was 87 in The Old Oak as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2023
Poster of Sorry We Missed You
Sorry We Missed You
Ken Loach was 83 in Sorry We Missed You as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2019
Poster of I, Daniel Blake
I, Daniel Blake
Ken Loach was 80 in I, Daniel Blake as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of In Conversation With Jeremy Corbyn
In Conversation With Jeremy Corbyn
Ken Loach was 80 in In Conversation With Jeremy Corbyn as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Jimmy's Hall
Jimmy's Hall
Ken Loach was 77 in Jimmy's Hall as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 2014
Poster of Idyll
Idyll
Ken Loach was 77 in Idyll as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of The Spirit of '45
The Spirit of '45
Ken Loach was 76 in The Spirit of '45 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2013
Poster of The Angels' Share
The Angels' Share
Ken Loach was 75 in The Angels' Share as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of Route Irish
Route Irish
Ken Loach was 74 in Route Irish as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 2011
Poster of Looking for Eric
Looking for Eric
Ken Loach was 72 in Looking for Eric as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 2009
Poster of To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema
Ken Loach was 71 in To Each His Own Cinema as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2007
Poster of It's a Free World...
It's a Free World...
Ken Loach was 71 in It's a Free World... as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of The Wind That Shakes the Barley
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Ken Loach was 70 in The Wind That Shakes the Barley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of McLibel
McLibel
Ken Loach was 68 in McLibel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Tickets
Tickets
Ken Loach was 68 in Tickets as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Ae Fond Kiss...
Ae Fond Kiss...
Ken Loach was 67 in Ae Fond Kiss... as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2004
Poster of Sweet Sixteen
Sweet Sixteen
Ken Loach was 66 in Sweet Sixteen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2002
Poster of 11’09”01—September 11
11’09”01—September 11
Ken Loach was 66 in 11’09”01—September 11 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2002
Poster of The Navigators
The Navigators
Ken Loach was 65 in The Navigators as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2001
Poster of Bread and Roses
Bread and Roses
Ken Loach was 64 in Bread and Roses as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 2000
Poster of My Name Is Joe
My Name Is Joe
Ken Loach was 61 in My Name Is Joe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Another City: A Week in the Life of Bath's Football Club
Another City: A Week in the Life of Bath's Football Club
Ken Loach was 61 in Another City: A Week in the Life of Bath's Football Club as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1998
Poster of The Flickering Flame
The Flickering Flame
Ken Loach was 60 in The Flickering Flame as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Carla's Song
Carla's Song
Ken Loach was 60 in Carla's Song as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1996
Poster of Land and Freedom
Land and Freedom
Ken Loach was 58 in Land and Freedom as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1995
Poster of A Contemporary Case for Common Ownership
A Contemporary Case for Common Ownership
Ken Loach was 58 in A Contemporary Case for Common Ownership as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Ladybird Ladybird
Ladybird Ladybird
Ken Loach was 57 in Ladybird Ladybird as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Raining Stones
Raining Stones
Ken Loach was 57 in Raining Stones as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1993
Poster of Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff
Ken Loach was 55 in Riff-Raff as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of The Arthur Legend
The Arthur Legend
Ken Loach was 54 in The Arthur Legend as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1991
Poster of Hidden Agenda
Hidden Agenda
Ken Loach was 54 in Hidden Agenda as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of The View from the Woodpile
The View from the Woodpile
Ken Loach was 52 in The View from the Woodpile as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of Time to Go
Time to Go
Ken Loach was 52 in Time to Go as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 09 1989
Poster of Fatherland
Fatherland
Ken Loach was 50 in Fatherland as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 1986
Poster of Which Side Are You On?
Which Side Are You On?
Ken Loach was 48 in Which Side Are You On? as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1985
Poster of End of the Battle... Not the End of the War
End of the Battle... Not the End of the War
Ken Loach was 48 in End of the Battle... Not the End of the War as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1985
Poster of The Red and the Blue
The Red and the Blue
Ken Loach was 47 in The Red and the Blue as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of Looks and Smiles
Looks and Smiles
Ken Loach was 45 in Looks and Smiles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1981
Poster of A Question of Leadership
A Question of Leadership
Ken Loach was 45 in A Question of Leadership as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1981
Poster of Auditions
Auditions
Ken Loach was 44 in Auditions as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1980
Poster of The Gamekeeper
The Gamekeeper
Ken Loach was 44 in The Gamekeeper as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1980
Poster of Black Jack
Black Jack
Ken Loach was 43 in Black Jack as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1979
Poster of The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality
The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality
Ken Loach was 40 in The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 1977
Poster of The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People
The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People
Ken Loach was 40 in The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1977
Poster of A Misfortune
A Misfortune
Ken Loach was 36 in A Misfortune as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1973
Poster of Talk About Work
Talk About Work
Ken Loach was 35 in Talk About Work as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of Family Life
Family Life
Ken Loach was 35 in Family Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1971
Poster of After a Lifetime
After a Lifetime
Ken Loach was 35 in After a Lifetime as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1971
Poster of The Rank and File
The Rank and File
Ken Loach was 34 in The Rank and File as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1971
Poster of The Save the Children Fund Film
The Save the Children Fund Film
Ken Loach was 34 in The Save the Children Fund Film as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Kes
Kes
Ken Loach was 33 in Kes as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1970
Poster of The Big Flame
The Big Flame
Ken Loach was 32 in The Big Flame as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1969
Poster of The Golden Vision
The Golden Vision
Ken Loach was 31 in The Golden Vision as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1968
Poster of Poor Cow
Poor Cow
Ken Loach was 31 in Poor Cow as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1967
Poster of In Two Minds
In Two Minds
Ken Loach was 30 in In Two Minds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1967
Poster of Cathy Come Home
Cathy Come Home
Ken Loach was 30 in Cathy Come Home as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1966
Poster of The Coming Out Party
The Coming Out Party
Ken Loach was 29 in The Coming Out Party as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The End of Arthur's Marriage
The End of Arthur's Marriage
Ken Loach was 29 in The End of Arthur's Marriage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1965
Poster of Up the Junction
Up the Junction
Ken Loach was 29 in Up the Junction as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1965
Poster of Three Clear Sundays
Three Clear Sundays
Ken Loach was 28 in Three Clear Sundays as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1965
Poster of Wear a Very Big Hat
Wear a Very Big Hat
Ken Loach was 28 in Wear a Very Big Hat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1965
Poster of A Tap on the Shoulder
A Tap on the Shoulder
Ken Loach was 28 in A Tap on the Shoulder as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1965

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Modern Times
Modern Times
Ken Loach was 58+ in Modern Times as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 1995
Poster of Dispatches
Dispatches
Ken Loach was 51+ in Dispatches as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Split Screen
Split Screen
Ken Loach was 50+ in Split Screen as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 30 1986
Poster of Days of Hope
Days of Hope
Ken Loach was 39+ in Days of Hope as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Full House
Full House
Ken Loach was 36+ in Full House as 'Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Ken Loach was 34+ in Play for Today as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Ken Loach was 32+ in ITV Saturday Night Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 11 1969
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Ken Loach was 28+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Diary of a Young Man
Diary of a Young Man
Ken Loach was 28+ in Diary of a Young Man as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 08 1964
Poster of Teletale
Teletale
Ken Loach was 27+ in Teletale as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Ken Loach was 25+ in Z-Cars as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962