No photo available. Represent Peter Brook? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 398 this week

Peter Brook (I)

Writer | Director | Miscellaneous Crew

Peter Brook was born in London in 1925. Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself in the genres of theatre, opera, film and writing. He has directed many Shakespeare productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, including "Love's Labour's Lost" (1946), "Measure for Measure" (1950), "Titus Andronicus" (1955), "King Lear" (1962) and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1970)... See full bio »

Born:

Peter Stephen Paul Brook
in London, England, UK
More at IMDbPro » Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Peter Brook? Add or change photos
2 videos | 74 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Why marathon productions are big among the YouTube generation | Kirsty Lang
7 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News
Aubrey Woods obituary
14 May 2013 12:51 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News
Aubrey Woods obituary
14 May 2013 12:51 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News
See all 74 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Directors
a list of 1,166 people by TheLastDriveIn created 04 Feb 2012
 
image of name
Directors A-list
a list of 6 people by zimmermanstein created 19 Jun 2011
 
image of name
Oldest Living Great Directors
a list of 75 people by pr1mal_1 created 25 Jun 2011
 
image of name
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
a list of 565 people by Syl created 10 May 2012
 
image of name
Top 100 British Directors
a list of 100 people by minalex created 30 Jan 2012
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Peter Brook.
5 wins & 4 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideWriter (17 titles)
2012 The Tightrope (documentary) (writer)
 
2002 The Tragedy of Hamlet (TV movie) (adaptation)
 
1989 The Mahabharata (TV mini-series)
 
1984 Swann in Love
 
1983 La tragédie de Carmen (adapted by)
 
1979 Meetings with Remarkable Men (writer)
 
1971 King Lear
 
1968 Tell Me Lies (adaptation)
 
1967 Ride of the Valkyrie (short)
 
1964 Puhelinkioski (TV movie)
 
1963 Lord of the Flies (writer - uncredited)
 
1957 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
– Heaven and Earth (1957) (screenplay)
 
1956 Telefonboksen (TV movie) (play)
 
1955 Appointment with Drama (TV series)
– The Birthday Present (1955) (writer)
 
1953 Omnibus (TV series)
– King Lear (1953) (teleplay)
 
1953 Wednesday Theatre (TV series)
– Box for One (1953) (story)
 
1949 Box for One (TV short) (story)
 
Show ShowDirector (14 titles)
2002 The Tragedy of Hamlet (TV movie)
 
1989 The Mahabharata (TV mini-series)
– Exile in the Forest
– Game of Dice
– War
 
1983 La tragédie de Carmen
 
1982 La cerisaie (TV movie)
 
1979 Mesure pour mesure (TV movie)
 
1979 Meetings with Remarkable Men
 
1971 King Lear
 
1968 Tell Me Lies
 
1967 Marat/Sade
 
1967 Ride of the Valkyrie (short)
 
1963 Lord of the Flies
 
1960 Moderato cantabile
 
1956-1957 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
– Heaven and Earth (1957)
– Hamlet (1956)
 
1953 The Beggar's Opera
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (6 titles)
2003 Don Giovanni (TV movie) (directed for stage)
 
1992 Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill (TV special) (artistic director: theater)
 
1982 La cerisaie (TV movie) (directed for stage)
 
1979 Mesure pour mesure (TV movie) (stage director)
 
1975 Timon d'Athènes (TV movie) (stage director)
 
1953 Omnibus (TV series) (director: stage production "King Lear" - 1 episode, 1953) (staged by - 1 episode, 1953)
– King Lear (1953) (director: stage production "King Lear", staged by)
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2012 The Tightrope (documentary) (producer)
 
1976 2nd House (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Ik (1976) (producer)
 
1968 Tell Me Lies (producer)
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
Show ShowSelf (25 titles)
1995-2013 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest / Himself
– Episode dated 28 January 2013 (2013) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 3 May 2001 (2001) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 2 March 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
2012 The Tightrope (documentary)
 
2012 B.A.M.150 (documentary)
 
2011 Carrière, 250 metros (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 La nuit des Molières (TV series documentary)
Himself - Molière d'honneur - Molière du spectacle musical
– La 25e cérémonie Molières (2011) … Himself - Molière d'honneur - Molière du spectacle musical
 
2010 Mi reino por un caballo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 In the Eyes (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Arena (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Paul Scofield (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Generation 68 (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Brook by Brook (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom (documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Changing Stages (TV series documentary)
Interviewee
– Between Brecht and Beckett (2000) … Interviewee
 
2000 LeseZeichen (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
1996 Looking for Richard (documentary)
Himself (Interview)
 
1988 Mama's Pushcart: Ellen Stewart and 25 Years of La MaMa E.T.C. (documentary)
Himself
 
1987 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Anthony Hopkins/David Hare (1987) … Himself
 
1983 Jean-Louis Barrault, un homme de théâtre (documentary)
Himself
 
1982 The Levin Interviews (TV series)
Himself
– Peter Brook (1982) … Himself
 
1976 Aquarius (TV series)
Himself
– Brook in Paris (1976) … Himself
 
1971 Camera Three (TV series)
Himself
– The Magic of Peter Brook: Part 2 (1971) … Himself
– The Magic of Peter Brook: Part 1 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.90 (1971) … Himself
 
1967 The Benefit of the Doubt (documentary)
 
1958 La joie de vivre (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 February 1958 (1958) … Himself
 
1956 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Himself - narrator
– Hamlet (1956) … Himself - narrator
 
1953 Omnibus (TV series)
Himself - Director
– King Lear (1953) … Himself - Director
 

Related Videos

Marat/Sade -- In an insane Asylum, Marquis de Sade directs the Jean Paul Marat's last days through a theather play. The actors are the patients. Lord of the Flies -- Shipwrecked on an island, the castaway boys eventually revert to savagery despite the few rational kids' attempts to prevent that.
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(1954) He directed André Roussin's play, "The Little Hut", at the Opera House in Manchester, England with Hugh Sinclair, Diane Hart, Peter Gray, James Coats and Leslie Le Roy in the cast. Oliver Messel was the decorator. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 4 Print Biographies  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1965 Queen's Honours List and a CH (Companion of Honour) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to Drama. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries