Jon Amiel

Nationality:
English
Birthdate:
05/20/1948
Birthplace:
London, England
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biography
An acclaimed British TV director, notably of Dennis Potter's surreal musical mystery drama "The Singing Detective" (BBC, 1986-87; PBS 1988), Jon Amiel successfully segued to features, gaining notice and accolades for "Queen of Hearts" (1989), a charming saga of an Italian immigrant family transplanted to England as seen through the eyes of a child. This beguiling blend of comedy, fantasy and drama lit the way to the US, where Amiel directed Peter Falk and Barbara Hershey in "Tune in Tomorrow" (1990), a light-hearted romp that took place in and around a New Orleans radio show.

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Credits
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Director
2008
Director
2008
(TV Show)
2007-2007
Executive Producer
2007
Director
2007
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Director
2005
Producer
2005
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Director
2005
Producer
2005
Director
2003
Director
1999
Producer
1999
Director
1995
Director
1993
Director
Director
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Began professional career composing music for the theater
 
Became literary manager for Hamstead Theatre Club and began directing for them two years later; also director for Royal Shakespeare Company
 
Joined BBC as story editor while taking a three-month directing course
 
Directed a dozen films for British TV including "A Sudden Wrench", "Gates of Gold", "Busted" and "Romance, Romance"
 
Produced the British TV series "Tandoori Nights" (also directed)
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