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Steve McQueen(III)

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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. 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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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.
BornOctober 9, 1969
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BornOctober 9, 1969
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 95 wins & 128 nominations total

A Guide to the Films of Steve McQueen

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)
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 in Hunger (2008)
Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen
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)
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen

Known for:

Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
12 Years a Slave
8.1
  • Director
  • 2013
Shame (2011)
Shame
7.2
  • Director
  • 2011
Michael Fassbender in Hunger (2008)
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

Credits

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Director

  • Blitz
    • Director
    • Post-production
  • Occupied City (2023)
    Occupied City
    • Director
    • 2023
  • Grenfell (2023)
    Grenfell
    • Director (directed by)
    • Short
    • 2023
  • Uprising (2021)
    Uprising
    • Director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Small Axe (2020)
    Small Axe
    • Director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020
  • Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in Widows (2018)
    Widows
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Gaspard Ulliel in Bleu de Chanel: The Film (2018)
    Bleu de Chanel: The Film
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Codes of Conduct
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Mr. Burberry (2016)
    Mr. Burberry
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Ye in Kanye West: All Day/I Feel Like That (2015)
    Kanye West: All Day/I Feel Like That
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Ashes (2014)
    Ashes
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
    12 Years a Slave
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Shame (2011)
    Shame
    • Director
    • 2011
  • Giardini
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Static
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Rayners Lane
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2008

Producer

  • Blitz
    • producer
    • Post-production
  • Occupied City (2023)
    Occupied City
    • producer
    • 2023
  • Storyville (1997)
    Storyville
    • Producer
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Three Minutes: A Lengthening (2021)
    Three Minutes: A Lengthening
    • co-producer
    • 2021
  • Uprising (2021)
    Uprising
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Subnormal (2021)
    Subnormal
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2021
  • Black Power: A British Story of Resistance (2021)
    Black Power: A British Story of Resistance
    • executive producer
    • 2021
  • Small Axe (2020)
    Small Axe
    • executive producer (showrunner)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020
  • Drita (2019)
    Drita
    • executive producer
    • 2019
  • Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in Widows (2018)
    Widows
    • producer (p.g.a.)
    • 2018
  • Codes of Conduct
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Ashes (2014)
    Ashes
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
    12 Years a Slave
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Giardini
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Stage
    • producer
    • Short
    • 1996

Writer

  • Blitz
    • written by
    • Post-production
  • Small Axe (2020)
    Small Axe
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020
  • Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in Widows (2018)
    Widows
    • screenplay by
    • 2018
  • Codes of Conduct
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Shame (2011)
    Shame
    • written by
    • 2011
  • Giardini
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Static
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Michael Fassbender in Hunger (2008)
    Hunger
    • written by
    • 2008
  • Exodus
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1997
  • Stage
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1996
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Videos17

A Guide to the Films of Steve McQueen
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A Guide to the Films of Steve McQueen
What to Watch If You Love 'Inception'
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What to Watch If You Love 'Inception'
IMDbrief: Golden Globes 2019 Snubs & Surprises
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IMDbrief: Golden Globes 2019 Snubs & Surprises
Women of 'Widows' Find Surprising Cast Connections
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Women of 'Widows' Find Surprising Cast Connections
How 'Widows' Captures Chicago's Criminal Element
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How 'Widows' Captures Chicago's Criminal Element
How Gillian Flynn & Steve McQueen Update a British Classic
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How Gillian Flynn & Steve McQueen Update a British Classic
'Widows' Cast Detail the Steve McQueen Difference
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'Widows' Cast Detail the Steve McQueen Difference
Dissecting 'Widows' Envelope-Pushing Opening Scene
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Dissecting 'Widows' Envelope-Pushing Opening Scene
John Boyega on Why "Small Axe" Follows Star Wars
Interview 2:38
John Boyega on Why "Small Axe" Follows Star Wars
How Letitia Wright Pushes Director Steve McQueen on "Small Axe"
Interview 2:47
How Letitia Wright Pushes Director Steve McQueen on "Small Axe"
Shame
Interview 0:46
Shame
No. 2
Trailer 1:34
No. 2

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
  • Born
    • October 9, 1969
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Bianca Stigter? - present (2 children)
  • Parents
      Julia Ann Crawford
  • Other works
    Video Installation: "7th November"
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Interviews
    • 9 Articles

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    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.
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      Dialogue scenes shot in a single take or a series of long takes

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