Stephen Frears
Sir Stephen Arthur Frears is a British director and producer of film and television, often depicting real-life stories as well as projects that explore social class through sharply-drawn characters. He has received numerous accolades including three BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards. In 2008, The Daily Telegraph named Frears among the 100 most influential people in British culture. In 2009, he received the Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He received a knighthood in 2023 for his contributions to the film and television industries.
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🎬 Movies
Angela Allen: The Woman Who Saw Everything
actor
2026
Brian y Maggie
director
2025
Alec Guinness: A Class Act
actor
2024
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
actor
2022
The Lost King
director
2022
Who Killed British Cinema?
actor
2018
She's French
actor
2018
Victoria & Abdul
director
2017
Florence Foster Jenkins
director
2016
Florence Foster Jenkins
writer
2016
The Program
director
2015
Philomena
director
2013
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
director
2013
Lay the Favorite
director
2012
Tamara Drewe
director
2010
Great Directors
actor
2009
Chéri
director
2009
Chéri
actor
2009
The Queen
director
2006
Mrs. Henderson Presents
director
2005
Cast & Crew: If....
actor
2004
The Route V50
director
2004
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
actor
2003
The Deal
director
2003
Dirty Pretty Things
director
2002
Robert Altman in England
actor
2002
Liam
director
2001
Alan Clarke: His Own Man
actor
2000
Fail Safe
director
2000
High Fidelity
director
2000
The Hi-Lo Country
director
1998
The Van
director
1996
Mary Reilly
director
1996
The Snapper
director
1993
Hero
director
1992
The Grifters
director
1990
Dangerous Liaisons
director
1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
director
1988
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
director
1987
Prick Up Your Ears
director
1987
My Beautiful Laundrette
director
1985
December Flower
director
1984
The Hit
director
1984
Saigon: Year of the Cat
director
1983
The Tractor Factor
director
1982
Going Gently
director
1981
Last Summer
director
1977
Three Men in a Boat
director
1975
Gumshoe
director
1971
Wilder & Me
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