Roger DonaldsonNationality:
Australian Birthdate:
11/15/1945 Birthplace:
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Roger Donaldson has proven a capable Hollywood film craftsman who has enjoyed success with in genres as diverse as the political thriller (e.g., "No Way Out" 1987; "Thirteen Days" 2000) and sci-fi ("Species" 1995). Having spent his youth and formative years in his native Australia, Donaldson headed to New Zealand at age 19 and eventually began a career as a photographer. Gradually moving into filmmaking with documentaries, he first earned notice helming "Winners and Losers", a series of seven short films for New Zealand television. By the time he was in his early thirties, he shifted to
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milestones
Year
Milestone
Born and raised in Australia
1961
Immigrated to New Zealand aged 19
Began career as stills photographer and then began making documentary films
Directed a series of seven short dramas for New Zealand TV entitled "Winners and Losers"
1977
Feature directing and producing debut, "Sleeping Dogs"; first film produced in New Zealand in 15 years
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