Michael Radford

Michael Radford is a British film director known for his works in "Another Time, Another Place", "White Mischief", "1984", and "Il Postino".

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Profession :

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

Birthday :

February 24, 1946

Age :

79

Michael Radford, born in New Delhi, India, is a renowned director, actor, and writer. He began his career as a documentary director and television comedy writer before transitioning into feature films in the early 1980s. Radford gained international recognition for his 1984 film adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984.”

One of Radford’s most celebrated works is the 1994 film “Il Postino: The Postman,” which received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. He won the Golden Globe Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Direction for this film. Other notable works include “White Mischief” (1987), “The Merchant of Venice” (2004), and adaptations of Antonio Skármeta’s novel “Ardiente Paciencia” and its 1983 film version.

Radford is known for his passion for literature and his commitment to social and political issues. He is married to Italian actress and producer Anna Maria Tatò, and they have two children together.