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With his roots in experimental theater and music, it is perhaps surprising that Kenyan-born writer-director Mike Figgis started out as such a conventional filmmaker, but his dissatisfaction with the Hollywood studio system eventually led to his true calling as one of the most innovative auteurs working in contemporary cinema. After studying music in London, he became a member of Gas Board, an English rhythm-and-blues band (which also featured a pre-fame Bryan Ferry), and later went on tour for nearly a decade with an experimental theater group The People Show first as a musician, then also as
1957
Moved to Newcastle, England at the age of eight
Performed with R&B group, Gas Board which also included Bryan Ferry
Recorded with a band produced by Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones
Toured with experimental theater group, The People Show, in 1970s; joined as a musician but was soon acting
1980
Left The People Show to concentrate on writing and directing for film and the theater
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