Fred Schepisi

Biography

Born 12/26/1939

A former director of TV commercials, Fred Schepisi made his mark in the late 1970s and early 80s with sensitively handled dramas which defied easy categorization and were therefore somewhat underrated. Schepisi is generally attracted to stories pitting strong outsiders against small-minded...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received Golden Globe for Best Miniseries or TV Movie
  • In 1992, received Australian Film Institute for Raymond Longford Award
  • In 1976, received Australian Film Institute for Best Film

Highlights

  • In 2005, Produced and directed an ensemble cast, including Ed Harris, Helen Hunt and Paul Newman in "Empire Falls," the HBO adaptation of Richard Russo's novel
  • In 2003, Directed "It Runs in the Family," the first film teaming of Kirk Douglas and his son Michael
  • In 2001, Helmed the screen version of the award-winning novel "Last Orders", featuring Bob Hoskins and Michael Caine; screened at Toronto Film Festival

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