Andrew Birkin

Biography

Born 12/09/1945

Entered films in 1966 as a production runner on "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968) and worked as a writer (for both TV and features) from the early 1970s.

A varied talent, particularly skilled with historical material, Birkin co-adapted Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose" (1986) and made his...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1981, received BAFTA Award for Best Short Film
In 1978, received Royal Television Society Award

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Highlights

In 1999, Returned to screenwriting with "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc", co-written with director Luc Besson; also acted in film
In 1993, Realized long-held ambition to write and direct a screen adaptation of Ian McEwan's "The Cement Garden"
In 1992, Co-wrote and directed "Salt on Our Skin/Desire"

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Family & Companions

Bee Gilbert: mother of two of Birkin's sons; previously involved with actor Ian Holm with whom she had a son and daughter
Judy Campbell: mother (born on May 31, 1916)
Jane Birkin: sister (born in 1946)

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