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John Schlesinger (I) (1926–2003)


Oscar-winning director John Schlesinger, who was born in London, on February 16, 1926, was the eldest child in a solidly middle-class Jewish family. Berbard Schlesinger, his father, was a pediatrician, and his mother, Winifred, was a musician. He served in the Army in the Far East during World War II. While attending Balliol College at Oxford, ... See full bio »

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 27 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Keskiyön cowboy Director
(1969)
Kultaseni Theatre Director
(1965)
Marathon Man Director
(1976)
Jenkit Director
(1979)

Filmography

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 1996 Jumalten hämärä
Dr. Adrian Lodge
 1991 The Lost Language of Cranes
Derek Moulthorpe
 1990 Kohtalokas vuokralainen
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
 1985 Veriveljet (TV Movie)
 1965 Kultaseni
Theatre Director (uncredited)
 1963 Uneksija Billy
Officer in Dream (uncredited)
 1958 Ivanhoe (TV Series)
Jack Ludlow
- The Masked Bandits (1958) ... Jack Ludlow
 1958 Stormy Crossing
Mechanic
 1957 Armchair Theatre (TV Series)
Ticket Inspector
- Now Let Him Go (1957) ... Ticket Inspector
 1957 Tapahtui Marseillesissa
Minor Role (uncredited)
 1957 A Woman of Property (TV Movie)
Charles Reade
 1956-1957 Robin Hoodin seikkailuja (TV Series)
Alan-a-Dale / Hale
- The Dowry (1957) ... Alan-a-Dale
- The Haunted Mill (1956) ... Hale
 1956-1957 The Grove Family (TV Series)
Mr. Gribble / Mr. Barrington
- Business as Usual (1957) ... Mr. Gribble
- The Prescription (1956) ... Mr. Barrington
 1957 ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series)
Head porter / M. Bonfils
- Million Dollar Smile (1957) ... Head porter
- The Magpies (1957) ... M. Bonfils
 1957 Hätä ei lue lakia
Assize Court Solicitor
 1957 The Adventures of Aggie (TV Series)
Ski instructor
- Swiss Stakes (1957) ... Ski instructor
 1957 Assignment Foreign Legion (TV Series)
Corporal Schneider
- A Pony for Joe Crazy Horse (1957) ... Corporal Schneider
 1956 Merten seikkailijat (TV Series)
Pigtail
- The Surgeon of San Rojo (1956) ... Pigtail
 1956 Taistelulaiva Graf Spee
Lieutenant, Graf Spee (uncredited)
 1956 The Last Man to Hang
The Hospital: Dr. Goldfinger
 1956 Eversti March (TV Series)
Dutch Cook
- Death and the Other Monkey (1956) ... Dutch Cook
 1956 Big City (TV Mini Series)
Archie
- London - Nobby Clark and Showgirl (1956) ... Archie
 1955 The Adventures of Annabel (TV Series)
Mr. Horatio Quick
- Say It with Music (1955) ... Mr. Horatio Quick
 1955 Lepakko
Gentleman
 1955 As I Was Saying (TV Series)
An Arab
- A Deal in Diving (1955) ... An Arab
 1955 The Vise (TV Series)
Daniel Morraine
- Death Mask (1955) ... Daniel Morraine
 1954 Otitte lapseni
Ticket Collector
 1953 A Loan from Lorenzo (TV Movie)
The Lute player
 1953 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series)
Amiens / An innkeeper / Macduff / ...
- The Bridge (1953) ... An innkeeper
- Will Shakespeare (1953) ... Macduff / Drunkard
- As You Like It/II (1953) ... Amiens
- As You Like It (1953) ... Amiens
 1953 Kuninkaan purjehtijat
German Guard (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Directed party election broadcast for the Conservative Party. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 7 Articles | 1 Pictorial | See more »

Official Sites:

BEHP History Project

Children:

None

Parents:

Schlesinger, Bernard | Schlesinger, Winifred

Relatives:

Susan Maryott (sibling) | See more »
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It's no secret that Dustin Hoffman, who I regard as an absolutely splendid and inventive actor, is a packet of trouble, because he's got 60 answers to every question and he's never content to settle for one simple solution. Even when he's got it, he wants to try something else, just in case. That can be exhausting. It's like dealing with a child prodigy. See more »

Trivia:

Older brother of Susan Maryott. See more »

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