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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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Poster of The Lost King
The Lost King
Stephen Frears was 81 in The Lost King as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2022
Poster of Short Cuts: Dangerous Liaisons
Short Cuts: Dangerous Liaisons
Stephen Frears was 80 in Short Cuts: Dangerous Liaisons as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 2021
Poster of Victoria & Abdul
Victoria & Abdul
Stephen Frears was 76 in Victoria & Abdul as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2017
Poster of Florence Foster Jenkins
Florence Foster Jenkins
Stephen Frears was 74 in Florence Foster Jenkins as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2016
Poster of The Program
The Program
Stephen Frears was 74 in The Program as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2015
Poster of Henri Langlois vu par...
Henri Langlois vu par...
Stephen Frears was 73 in Henri Langlois vu par... as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 2014
Poster of Night Will Fall
Night Will Fall
Stephen Frears was 72 in Night Will Fall as 'Producer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2014
Poster of Philomena
Philomena
Stephen Frears was 72 in Philomena as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Stephen Frears was 72 in Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Lay the Favorite
Lay the Favorite
Stephen Frears was 71 in Lay the Favorite as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2012
Poster of Tamara Drewe
Tamara Drewe
Stephen Frears was 69 in Tamara Drewe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 2010
Poster of Jean Charles
Jean Charles
Stephen Frears was 68 in Jean Charles as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Chéri
Chéri
Stephen Frears was 67 in Chéri as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 2009
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
Stephen Frears was 65 in The Queen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Le court des grands
Le court des grands
Stephen Frears was 64 in Le court des grands as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2005
Poster of Mrs. Henderson Presents
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Stephen Frears was 64 in Mrs. Henderson Presents as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2005
Poster of The Route V50
The Route V50
Stephen Frears was 62 in The Route V50 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 2004
Poster of The Deal
The Deal
Stephen Frears was 62 in The Deal as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Dirty Pretty Things
Dirty Pretty Things
Stephen Frears was 61 in Dirty Pretty Things as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2002
Poster of Liam
Liam
Stephen Frears was 59 in Liam as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 2001
Poster of Fail Safe
Fail Safe
Stephen Frears was 58 in Fail Safe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 2000
Poster of High Fidelity
High Fidelity
Stephen Frears was 58 in High Fidelity as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of The Hi-Lo Country
The Hi-Lo Country
Stephen Frears was 57 in The Hi-Lo Country as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Beyond Fear
Beyond Fear
Stephen Frears was 55 in Beyond Fear as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of The Van
The Van
Stephen Frears was 55 in The Van as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1996
Poster of Mary Reilly
Mary Reilly
Stephen Frears was 54 in Mary Reilly as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema
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
Poster of The Snapper
The Snapper
Stephen Frears was 52 in The Snapper as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Hero
Hero
Stephen Frears was 51 in Hero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of The Grifters
The Grifters
Stephen Frears was 49 in The Grifters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1990
Poster of Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Stephen Frears was 47 in Dangerous Liaisons as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Stephen Frears was 46 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1988
Poster of Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Stephen Frears was 46 in Sammy and Rosie Get Laid as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
Stephen Frears was 45 in Prick Up Your Ears as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of Song of Experience
Song of Experience
Stephen Frears was 44 in Song of Experience as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 1986
Poster of Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
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
Poster of My Beautiful Laundrette
My Beautiful Laundrette
Stephen Frears was 44 in My Beautiful Laundrette as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1985
Poster of December Flower
December Flower
Stephen Frears was 43 in December Flower as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1984
Poster of The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
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
Poster of The Hit
The Hit
Stephen Frears was 43 in The Hit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Saigon: Year Of The Cat
Saigon: Year Of The Cat
Stephen Frears was 42 in Saigon: Year Of The Cat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1983
Poster of Walter and June
Walter and June
Stephen Frears was 41 in Walter and June as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of Walter
Walter
Stephen Frears was 41 in Walter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Going Gently
Going Gently
Stephen Frears was 39 in Going Gently as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981
Poster of Bloody Kids
Bloody Kids
Stephen Frears was 38 in Bloody Kids as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1980
Poster of Long Distance Information
Long Distance Information
Stephen Frears was 38 in Long Distance Information as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1979
Poster of One Fine Day
One Fine Day
Stephen Frears was 37 in One Fine Day as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1979
Poster of Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off
Stephen Frears was 37 in Afternoon Off as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1979
Poster of Doris and Doreen
Doris and Doreen
Stephen Frears was 37 in Doris and Doreen as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
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
Poster of Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour
Stephen Frears was 36 in Cold Harbour as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1978
Poster of A Visit from Miss Prothero
A Visit from Miss Prothero
Stephen Frears was 36 in A Visit from Miss Prothero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1978
Poster of Black Christmas
Black Christmas
Stephen Frears was 36 in Black Christmas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1977
Poster of Able's Will
Able's Will
Stephen Frears was 36 in Able's Will as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of Last Summer
Last Summer
Stephen Frears was 36 in Last Summer as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1977
Poster of Play Things
Play Things
Stephen Frears was 34 in Play Things as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1976
Poster of Early Struggles
Early Struggles
Stephen Frears was 34 in Early Struggles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1976
Poster of Three Men in a Boat
Three Men in a Boat
Stephen Frears was 34 in Three Men in a Boat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1975
Poster of Sunset Across the Bay
Sunset Across the Bay
Stephen Frears was 33 in Sunset Across the Bay as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1975
Poster of Match of the Day
Match of the Day
Stephen Frears was 32 in Match of the Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1974
Poster of A Day Out
A Day Out
Stephen Frears was 31 in A Day Out as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1972
Poster of Gumshoe
Gumshoe
Stephen Frears was 30 in Gumshoe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of The Burning
The Burning
Stephen Frears was 27 in The Burning as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1968
Poster of Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
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
Poster of Wilder & Me
Wilder & Me
Stephen Frears will be 83+ in Wilder & Me as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Brian and Maggie
Brian and Maggie
Stephen Frears was 83+ in Brian and Maggie as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 2025
Poster of The Regime
The Regime
Stephen Frears was 82+ in The Regime as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 2024
Poster of Quiz
Quiz
Stephen Frears was 78+ in Quiz as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 2020
Poster of The Loudest Voice
The Loudest Voice
Stephen Frears was 78+ in The Loudest Voice as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2019
Poster of State of the Union
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
Poster of A Very English Scandal
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
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
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
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Stephen Frears was 32+ in Playhouse as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Follyfoot
Follyfoot
Stephen Frears was 30+ in Follyfoot as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Stephen Frears was 29+ in Play for Today as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970