Alvin Rakoff
Biography
Alvin Rakoff is a Canadian director. He has spent most of his career in England and has directed numerous productions. Rakoff has directed over 100 television plays and more than a dozen feature films. He has also directed numerous stage productions. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on February 18, 1927, Rakoff is a male director with a known credits count of 57. His career spans multiple mediums, including television, film, and stage. Rakoff is known for his work as a director, and his content score is 63.
Career overview
Alvin Rakoff is a Canadian director who has spent a significant portion of his career in England. He has directed numerous television plays, stage productions, and feature films. Rakoff's known credits include over 100 television plays and a dozen feature films.
Rakoff's directing career spans multiple mediums, including television, stage, and film. He has directed a variety of productions, though specific titles and details are not provided in the available information. Rakoff's work has been recognized through a Content Score of 63 on The Movie Database.
Rakoff's known credits total 57. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on February 18, 1927.
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64 titles- Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery (1998) as Self
- A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) Producer
- A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) Director
- A Haunting Harmony (1993) Director
- Sam Saturday (1992) Director
- The Best of Friends (1991) Director
- Gas and Candles (1991) Director
- The Play on One (1988) Director
- Paradise Postponed (1986) Director
- The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) Director
- A Voyage Round My Father (1984) Director
- Number 10 (1983) Director
- A Talent for Murder (1983) Director
- Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (1983) Director
- Fireworks for Elspeth (1983) Director
- All for Love (1982) Director
- The Breadwinner (1982) Director
- Dirty Tricks (1981) Director
- The Quiet Days of Mrs. Stafford (1981) Director
- Death Ship (1980) Director
- City on Fire (1979) Director
- King Solomon's Treasure (1979) Director
- King Solomon's Treasure (1979) Producer
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) Director
- Romeo and Juliet (1978) Director
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) Director
- Three Dangerous Ladies (1977) Director
- The Kitchen (1977) Director
- Killers (1976) Director
- The Dame of Sark (1976) Director
- Private Affairs (1975) Director
- Shades of Greene (1975) Director
- Husband to Mrs. Fitzherbert (1975) Director
- Mrs. Amworth (1975) Director
- Churchill's People (1974) Writer
- Churchill's People (1974) Director
- The Adventures Of Don Quixote (1973) Director
- The Sextet (1972) Director
- Stage 2 (1971) Director
- Say Hello to Yesterday (1971) Director
- Say Hello to Yesterday (1971) Writer
- Hoffman (1970) Director
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Director
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Writer
- Crossplot (1969) Director
- ITV Playhouse (1967) Director
- Call Me Daddy (1967) Director
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) Director
- Theatre 625 (1964) Director
- The Comedy Man (1964) Director
- The Saint (1962) Director
- Studio 4 (1962) Producer
- Heart to Heart (1962) Director
- Heart to Heart (1962) Producer
- On Friday at Eleven (1961) Director
- The Treasure of San Teresa (1959) Director
- The Ransom of Red Chief (1959) Director
- Passport to Shame (1958) Director
- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1958) Director
- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1958) Screenplay
- Armchair Theatre (1956) Director
- ITV Play of the Week (1955) Director
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) Director
- Hudson's Bay Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alvin Rakoff best known for?
Alvin Rakoff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Dance to the Music of Time (1997), A Dance to the Music of Time (1997), The Play on One (1988), Robin Hoodwinked (1958).
When and where was Alvin Rakoff born?
Alvin Rakoff was born on February 18, 1927 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Alvin Rakoff have?
Alvin Rakoff has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1998.
What is Alvin Rakoff's background in cinema and television?
Alvin Rakoff is a Canadian director. He has spent most of his career in England and has directed numerous productions. Rakoff has directed over 100 television plays and more than a dozen feature films. He has also directed numerous stage productions. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on February 18, 1927, Rakoff is a m...
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