Birthplace: Hartley Whitney, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
biography
A leading member of the new wave of Australian filmmakers, John Duigan (pronounced DY-gan) has been a prolific director who also wrote the screenplays for his works and often explored coming-of-age and post Vietnam/1960s themes. His films have often been cited for their sociological themes, particularly their interpersonal relationships and their focus on the outsider attempting to assimilate.Duigan was born in England to Australian parents and raised there and in Malaya, before settling in his native land while attending boarding school. He began acting on stage and in films while in college.
Born in England; father had served in RAF during WWII and remained in England after the war
1959
Moved with family to Malaya (date approximate)
Moved with family to Sydney, Australia; attended boarding school
While university student, acted professionally on stage and in seven films; served as president of the Melbourne University Student Theatre; co-edited the Melbourne University Magazine
Taught at University of Melbourne and Latrobe University
