John Schlesinger

John Richard Schlesinger ( ; 16 February 1926 – 25 July 2003) was an English film and stage director, and actor. He emerged in the early 1960’s as a leading light of the British New Wave, before embarking on a successful career in Hollywood, often directing films dealing frankly in provocative subject matter, combined with his status as one of the only openly-gay directors working in mainstream films.

Occupation

Q2526255, Q33999, Q28389, Q2059704

Citizenship

Q145

Born

February 16, 1926

Died

July 25, 2003