Stephen Daldry

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AKA: Stephen David Daldry
Nationality: British
Birthdate: 05/02/1961
Birthplace: Dorset, England, United Kingdom

biography

Along with contemporaries Sam Mendes and Danny Boyle, Stephen Daldry established himself as a renowned director on some of England’s most prestigious stages before making a successful transition to award-winning filmmaker. After spending time honing his craft and amassing numerous accolades for more than a decade, Daldry stepped behind the cameras to helm the feature "Billy Elliot" (2000), a drama about a preteen boy struggling with grief over his mother's premature death and finding a measure of solace in dancing ballet. The British-made film earned a slew of award nominations and widespread Continued

Credits

Director
2008
Executive Producer
2005
Director
2002
Director
2000
stage director
2000
Executive Producer
Executive Producer

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Joined youth drama group in Taunton
1985 
Worked as associate artist for Crucible Theatre in Sheffield
1988 
Acted in a production of "Prometheus in Evin"
1989 
Began directing stage productions at The Gate Theater in West London; remained associated with The Gate until 1992
 
Served as artistic director at the Royal Court Theater
Continued

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