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Stephen Frears

Bio: Stephen Arthur Frears (born 20 June 1941) is an English director and producer. He has directed numerous acclaimed films since the early 1980s, including My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Grifters (1990), High Fidelity (2000), The Queen (2006), Philomena (2013), Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), and Victoria & Abdul (2017)

Born: Fri, Jun 20 1941

Birthplace: Leicester, England, UK

Stephen Frears is 83 years old

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The Lost King

Stephen Frears was 81 in The Lost King as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2022

Short Cuts: Dangerous Liaisons

Stephen Frears was 80 in Short Cuts: Dangerous Liaisons as 'Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 2021

Victoria & Abdul

Stephen Frears was 76 in Victoria & Abdul as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2017

Florence Foster Jenkins

Stephen Frears was 74 in Florence Foster Jenkins as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2016

The Program

Stephen Frears was 74 in The Program as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2015

Henri Langlois vu par...

Stephen Frears was 73 in Henri Langlois vu par... as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 2014

Night Will Fall

Stephen Frears was 72 in Night Will Fall as 'Executive Producer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2014

Philomena

Stephen Frears was 72 in Philomena as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2013

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight

Stephen Frears was 72 in Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013

Lay the Favorite

Stephen Frears was 71 in Lay the Favorite as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2012

Tamara Drewe

Stephen Frears was 69 in Tamara Drewe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 2010

Jean Charles

Stephen Frears was 68 in Jean Charles as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009

Chéri

Stephen Frears was 67 in Chéri as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 2009

The Queen

Stephen Frears was 65 in The Queen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006

Le court des grands

Stephen Frears was 64 in Le court des grands as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2005

Mrs. Henderson Presents

Stephen Frears was 64 in Mrs. Henderson Presents as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2005

The Route V50

Stephen Frears was 62 in The Route V50 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 2004

The Deal

Stephen Frears was 62 in The Deal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 2003

Dirty Pretty Things

Stephen Frears was 61 in Dirty Pretty Things as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2002

Liam

Stephen Frears was 59 in Liam as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 2001

Fail Safe

Stephen Frears was 58 in Fail Safe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 2000

High Fidelity

Stephen Frears was 58 in High Fidelity as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2000

The Hi-Lo Country

Stephen Frears was 57 in The Hi-Lo Country as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998

Beyond Fear

Stephen Frears was 55 in Beyond Fear as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997

The Van

Stephen Frears was 55 in The Van as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1996

Mary Reilly

Stephen Frears was 54 in Mary Reilly as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996

Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

Stephen Frears was 53 in Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1995

The Snapper

Stephen Frears was 52 in The Snapper as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993

Hero

Stephen Frears was 51 in Hero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992

The Grifters

Stephen Frears was 49 in The Grifters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1990

Dangerous Liaisons

Stephen Frears was 47 in Dangerous Liaisons as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Stephen Frears was 46 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1988

Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

Stephen Frears was 46 in Sammy and Rosie Get Laid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987

Prick Up Your Ears

Stephen Frears was 45 in Prick Up Your Ears as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987

Song of Experience

Stephen Frears was 44 in Song of Experience as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 1986

Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)

Stephen Frears was 44 in Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders) as 'Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

My Beautiful Laundrette

Stephen Frears was 44 in My Beautiful Laundrette as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1985

December Flower

Stephen Frears was 43 in December Flower as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1984

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

Stephen Frears was 43 in The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1984

The Hit

Stephen Frears was 43 in The Hit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984

Saigon: Year Of The Cat

Stephen Frears was 42 in Saigon: Year Of The Cat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1983

Walter and June

Stephen Frears was 41 in Walter and June as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1983

Walter

Stephen Frears was 41 in Walter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982

Going Gently

Stephen Frears was 39 in Going Gently as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981

Bloody Kids

Stephen Frears was 38 in Bloody Kids as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1980

Long Distance Information

Stephen Frears was 38 in Long Distance Information as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1979

One Fine Day

Stephen Frears was 37 in One Fine Day as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1979

Afternoon Off

Stephen Frears was 37 in Afternoon Off as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1979

Doris and Doreen

Stephen Frears was 37 in Doris and Doreen as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978

Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Stephen Frears was 37 in Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1978

Cold Harbour

Stephen Frears was 36 in Cold Harbour as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1978

A Visit from Miss Prothero

Stephen Frears was 36 in A Visit from Miss Prothero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1978

Black Christmas

Stephen Frears was 36 in Black Christmas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1977

Able's Will

Stephen Frears was 36 in Able's Will as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1977

Last Summer

Stephen Frears was 36 in Last Summer as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1977

Play Things

Stephen Frears was 34 in Play Things as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1976

Early Struggles

Stephen Frears was 34 in Early Struggles as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1976

Three Men in a Boat

Stephen Frears was 34 in Three Men in a Boat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1975

Sunset Across the Bay

Stephen Frears was 33 in Sunset Across the Bay as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1975

Match of the Day

Stephen Frears was 32 in Match of the Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1974

A Day Out

Stephen Frears was 31 in A Day Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1972

Gumshoe

Stephen Frears was 30 in Gumshoe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971

The Burning

Stephen Frears was 27 in The Burning as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1968

Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment

Stephen Frears was 24 in Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1966

Wilder & Me

Stephen Frears will be 83+ in Wilder & Me as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Brian and Maggie

Stephen Frears was 83+ in Brian and Maggie as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 2025

The Regime

Stephen Frears was 82+ in The Regime as 'Executive Producer, Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 2024

Quiz

Stephen Frears was 78+ in Quiz as 'Executive Producer, Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 2020

The Loudest Voice

Stephen Frears was 78+ in The Loudest Voice as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2019

State of the Union

Stephen Frears was 77+ in State of the Union as 'Executive Producer, Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2019

A Very English Scandal

Stephen Frears was 76+ in A Very English Scandal as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 20 2018

The Comic Strip Presents...

Stephen Frears was 41+ in The Comic Strip Presents... as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

Playhouse

Stephen Frears was 32+ in Playhouse as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Follyfoot

Stephen Frears was 30+ in Follyfoot as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 1971

Play for Today

Stephen Frears was 29+ in Play for Today as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970