John Schlesinger Director photo

Personal Info

Profession
Director
Gender
Male
Popularity
1.4
Available Movies
4 released

External Links

John Schlesinger

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Awards & Nominations

Major awards verified (Oscars)
● 1 Wins
2 Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Complete Award Details 3 Major
● 9 Wins
2 Nominations
BAFTA
4 0 nom.
Oscar
1 3 nom.
Other
4 0 nom.
Year Award Result
1972 Academy Award for Best Director Sunday, Bloody Sunday
1970 Academy Award for Best Director Midnight Cowboy
1966 Academy Award for Best Director Darling
1996 BAFTA Fellowship
1972 BAFTA Award for Best Direction Sunday, Bloody Sunday
1970 BAFTA Award for Best Direction Midnight Cowboy
1962 BAFTA Award for Best Short Film Terminus
1962 Golden Bear A Kind of Loving
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
- Directors Guild of America Award
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Year Award
1970 Academy Award for Best Director Midnight Cowboy
1996 BAFTA Fellowship
1972 BAFTA Award for Best Direction Sunday, Bloody Sunday
1970 BAFTA Award for Best Direction Midnight Cowboy
1962 BAFTA Award for Best Short Film Terminus
1962 Golden Bear A Kind of Loving
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
- Directors Guild of America Award
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Year Award
1972 Academy Award for Best Director Sunday, Bloody Sunday
1966 Academy Award for Best Director Darling
Year Festival Award For Result
1972 Oscars Best Director Sunday, Bloody Sunday Nominated
1970 Oscars Best Director Midnight Cowboy Winner
1966 Oscars Best Director Darling Nominated
Year Festival Award For
1970 Oscars Best Director Midnight Cowboy
Year Festival Award For
1972 Oscars Best Director Sunday, Bloody Sunday
1966 Oscars Best Director Darling
Award details source: Wikidata

About John Schlesinger

John Schlesinger Winner of Oscar. We have 4 films with John Schlesinger available. Among John Schlesinger's most popular films: Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, Darling, Madame Sousatzka.

John Schlesinger was a prominent British film director, recognized for his impactful contributions to cinema. Born on February 16, 1926, he gained international acclaim for his work during the late 20th century. His most celebrated film, "Midnight Cowboy," released in 1969, won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is notable for its portrayal of urban life and complex characters. Schlesinger continued to direct significant films, including "Marathon Man" in 1976, a tense thriller that showcased his ability to blend suspense with intricate storytelling. Another notable work is "Eye for an Eye," released in 1996, which further demonstrated his versatility as a filmmaker. Schlesinger's legacy in the film industry is marked by his innovative direction and his ability to tackle diverse themes across his body of work. He passed away on July 25, 2003.

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Career Statistics - John Schlesinger

4
Total Credits
24
Years Active
1965 - 1988
7.2
Avg. Movie Rating
1.4
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Director
4 films
Top Genres
Drama (4) Music (1) Crime (1) Thriller (1) Romance (1)

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John Schlesinger has 4 films released between 1965 and 1988.