Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears is known for High Fidelity (2000), Philomena (2013), Florence Foster Jenkins (2016).

Biography

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). He has received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director.

Frears is also known for his work on various television programs, including Fail Safe (2000), The Deal (2003), Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013), A Very English Scandal (2018), State of the Union (2019), and Quiz (2020). He has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with one win.

Questions about Stephen Frears

How many Stephen Frears films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 83 films with Stephen Frears, from 1971 to 2025.

What is the best rated Stephen Frears film?

The best rated Stephen Frears film in the catalogue is Philomena (2013), rated 7.3.

What was the first Stephen Frears film?

The first Stephen Frears film in the catalogue is The Hit, from 1984.

Who has Stephen Frears worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Stephen Frears shares the most credits with Mick Audsley (12 films), Oliver Stapleton (7 films) and Tracey Seaward (7 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 5 Wins 4 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as: film director · film producer · television director · director
Studied at: Trinity College · Gresham's School
Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Spouse: Mary-Kay Wilmers

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