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Stephen Frears

British film director and producer (born 1941)

Stephen Frears is a British director and producer of film and television, often depicting real-life stories and exploring social class through sharply drawn characters. He has won three BAFTA Awards and an Emmy Award, with two Academy Award nominations, and was knighted in 2023. His films include My Beautiful Laundrette, Prick Up Your Ears and Dangerous Liaisons.

Stephen Frears appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1985 to 2013. That includes 3 titles as director. Most of that work is in drama, romance and biography.

Known for

  • Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Director.
  • My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), Director. Among the 1980s films that drew critical acclaim for him.
  • Prick Up Your Ears (1987), Director. Another of his 1980s films.
  • Gumshoe (1971), Director. His debut feature film, released in 1971.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Stephen Frears been in?
Stephen Frears appears in Philomena (2013), Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) on The Remote.
When was Stephen Frears born?
Stephen Frears was born on 20 June 1941.

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