Stephen Daldry

Director Stephen Daldry on the set of Paramount Pictures and Miramax Films' The Hours - 2002 Photo: Clive Coote

Biography

Born 05/02/1961

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...
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Awards

  • In 2009, received Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
  • In 2001, received BAFTA Film Award for Outstanding British Film
  • In 2000, received British Independent Film Award for Best British Independent Film

Highlights

  • In 2009, Nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Achievement in Directing (“The Reader”)
  • In 2008, Nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture (“The Reader”)
  • In 2008, Directed the film adaption of Bernhard Schlink's "The Reader" starring Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet

Family & Companions

  • Ian MacNeil: son of TV commentator Robert MacNeil; English; attended college in Hartford, Connecticut
  • Lucy Sexton: wife (Married in September 2001 in New York City)
  • Annabel Clare Daldry: daughter (Born in 2003; mother, Lucy Sexton )

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