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Michael Blakemore

Actor | Director | Writer

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In 2000, he scored a clean sweep by winning both Tony Awards as Best Director (Play) for Michael Frayn's "Copenhagen" and Best Director (Musical) for a revival of "Kiss Me, Kate." He has also been Tony-nominated five other times: as Best Director (Dramatic), in 1968 for "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg;" as Best Director (Play)... See more trivia »

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Michael Howell Blakemore
in Sydney, Australia
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1994 Country Life
Alexander Voysey
 
1984 The Last Bastion (TV mini-series)
John Curtin
 
1983 A Personal History of the Australian Surf
Michael Blakemore
 
1965 Redcap (TV series)
Captain Jameson
– Misfire (1965) … Captain Jameson
 
1965 Having a Wild Weekend
Officer
 
1964 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Matthews
– Routine (1964) … Matthews
 
1963 Suspense (TV series)
Stephen
– The Man on the Bicycle (1963) … Stephen
 
1961 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Public Relations Officer
– Countdown at Woomera (1961) … Public Relations Officer
 
1958-1961 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Peter Gilbert
– The Reception (1961)
– The Browning Version (1958) … Peter Gilbert
 
1960 Armchair Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Newscaster
– Flag Fall (1960) … Newscaster
 
1959 Operation Amsterdam
British Officer (uncredited)
 
1959 The Captain's Table
Steward (uncredited)
 
1959 A Midsummer Night's Dream (TV movie)
Tom Snout
 
1959 The Heart of a Man
Man (uncredited)
 
1956 The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (TV series)
Cedric
– The Black Castle (1956) … Cedric
 
Show ShowDirector (4 titles)
1988-2003 Great Performances (TV series)
– Kiss Me Kate (2003) (directed for the stage by)
– Tales from the Hollywood Hills: The Old Reliable (1988)
 
1994 Country Life
 
1983 A Personal History of the Australian Surf
 
1983 Privates on Parade
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
2003 Great Performances (TV series)
– Kiss Me Kate (2003) (adapted for television by)
 
1994 Country Life
 
1983 A Personal History of the Australian Surf (writer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (3 titles)
2003 Great Performances (TV series) (stage director - 1 episode)
– Kiss Me Kate (2003) (stage director)
 
1973 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series) (stage director - 1 episode)
– Long Day's Journey Into Night (1973) (stage director)
 
1965 Having a Wild Weekend (assistant to director)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2004 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Michael Frayn (2004) … Himself
 
2001 Larry and Vivien: The Oliviers in Love (TV documentary)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

He directed the current (2000) hit revival of the classic musical "Kiss Me Kate". The London production of this revival was taped for television broadcast on PBS. See more »

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1 Print Biography  | 1 Interview  | 1 Article  | See more »
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Trivia:

In 2000, he scored a clean sweep by winning both Tony Awards as Best Director (Play) for Michael Frayn's "Copenhagen" and Best Director (Musical) for a revival of "Kiss Me, Kate." He has also been Tony-nominated five other times: as Best Director (Dramatic), in 1968 for "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg;" as Best Director (Play)... See more »

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