Steve McQueen(III)

Director
Producer
Writer

Through detailed close-ups, single-take dialogues, and powerhouse performances, Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen has shown audiences his unflinching perspectives on real-world drama. From 'Hunger' and 'Shame' to '12 Years a Slave' and 'Widows,' IMDb dives into the trademark stylings of the writer, producer, and director.

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A Guide to the Films of Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen was born on 9 October 1969 in London, England, UK. He is a director and producer, known for 12 Years a Slave (2013), Shame (2011) and Hunger (2008). He is married to Bianca Stigter. They have two children.

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Won 1 Oscar
- 96 wins & 130 nominations total

A Guide to the Films of Steve McQueen

Through detailed close-ups, single-take dialogues, and powerhouse performances, Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen has shown audiences his unflinching perspectives on real-world drama.

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Steve McQueen in The Colbert Report (2005)

Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, and Steve McQueen in Shame (2011)

Michael Fassbender and Steve McQueen in Shame (2011)

James Badge Dale, Carey Mulligan, and Steve McQueen in Shame (2011)

Michael Fassbender and Steve McQueen in Hunger (2008)

Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter at an event for Occupied City (2023)

Steve McQueen at an event for Occupied City (2023)

Steve McQueen at an event for Indiana Jones and the dial of destiny (2023)

Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter at an event for Indiana Jones and the dial of destiny (2023)

Known for:

12 Years a Slave

8.1

Director

2013

Shame

7.2

Director

2011

Hunger

7.5

Director

2008

Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in Widows (2018)

Widows

6.8

Director

2018

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Director

Occupied City
7.0
- Director
- 2023
Grenfell
7.0
Short
- Director (directed by)
- 2023
Uprising
7.8
TV Mini Series
- Director
- 2021
Small Axe
7.9
TV Mini Series
- Director
- 2020
Widows
6.8
- Director
- 2018
Bleu de Chanel: The Film
6.6
Short
- Director
- 2018
Codes of Conduct
5.5
TV Series
- Director
- 2016
Mr. Burberry
6.2
Short
- Director
- 2016
Kanye West: All Day/I Feel Like That
6.6
Music Video
- Director
- 2015
Ashes
6.8
Short
- Director
- 2014
12 Years a Slave
8.1
- Director
- 2013
Shame
7.2
- Director
- 2011
Giardini
3.5
Short
- Director
- 2009
Static
6.1
Short
- Director
- 2009
Rayners Lane
3.6
Short
- Director
- 2008

Producer

Occupied City
7.0
- producer
- 2023
Storyville
8.5
TV Series
- Producer
- 2023
Three Minutes: A Lengthening
7.4
- co-producer
- 2021
Uprising
7.8
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- 2021
Subnormal
5.9
TV Movie
- executive producer
- 2021
Black Power: A British Story of Resistance
5.5
- executive producer
- 2021
Small Axe
7.9
TV Mini Series
- executive producer (showrunner)
- 2020
Drita
- executive producer
- 2019
Widows
6.8
- producer (p.g.a.)
- 2018
Codes of Conduct
5.5
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2016
Ashes
6.8
Short
- producer
- 2014
12 Years a Slave
8.1
- producer
- 2013
Giardini
3.5
Short
- producer
- 2009
Stage
3.5
Short
- producer
- 1996

Writer

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Height
- 1.77 m
Born
- October 9, 1969
- London, England, UK
Spouse
- Bianca Stigter? - present (2 children)
Parents
Other works
Video Installation: "7th November"
Publicity listings
- 4 Interviews
- 9 Articles

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Trivia
Did not direct a feature length film until he was 38 years old.

Quotes
I'm essentially quite happy, but, for some reason, I have done a lot of stuff that is dark. I don't know why that is and I don't question it. I don't really think you have a choice where you go as an artist.