Andrew Morahan
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 11, 1958 in Kensington, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1986–2024 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Andrew Morahan (Director).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Word Count Target: 90-130 words.
Full Name: Andrew Douglas Morahan.
Born: 11 August 1958.
Birthplace: Kensington, London, England, UK.
Profession: British commercial, film, and music video director.
Also Known As: Andy Morahan.
Father: Christopher Morahan (director).
Half-brother of: Hattie Morahan (actress).
Spouse: Joanna Lewis.
Children: Two children.
Known Credits: 33.
Directed: Boogie Man.
Andrew Douglas Morahan, also known as Andy Morahan, is a British commercial, film, and music video director. He was born on 11 August 1958 in Kensington, London, England, UK. Morahan is the son of director Christopher Morahan and the half-brother of actress Hattie Morahan. He is married to Joanna Lewis and has two children. His professional credits include directing the production Boogie Man, and he has 33 known credits. He is described as one of the most renowned directors the UK has produced.
"Andrew Douglas Morahan, also known as Andy Morahan, is a British commercial, film, and music video director." (17 words)
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"He is married to Joanna Lewis and has two children." (11 words)
"His professional credits include directing Boogie Man, and he has 33 known credits." (13 words)
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Career overview
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
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Source [1]: Andrew Morahan (Andy Morahan). Birthday: August 11, 1958. Place of Birth: Kensington, London, England, UK. Known for: Directing. Known credits: 33.
Source [2]: Director of Boogie Man. Described as one of the most renowned directors the UK has produced.
Source [3]: Full name: Andrew Douglas Morahan. Born 11 August 1958. British commercial, film and music video director. Son of director Christopher Morahan.
Source [4]: Born 1958 in Kensington, London, England. Son of Christopher Morahan.
Source [5]: General biography link (no specific facts provided in the snippet).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Andrew Douglas Morahan, also known as Andy Morahan, is a British director specializing in commercials, film, and music videos. He was born on August 11, 1958, in Kensington, London, England. He is the son of director Christopher Morahan.
Paragraph 2: Career/Credits.
Morahan has 33 known credits in the industry. His work includes directing the production Boogie Man. He is described as one of the most renowned directors produced by the United Kingdom.
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"Andrew Douglas Morahan, also known as Andy Morahan, is a British director specializing in commercials, film, and music videos. He was born on August 11, 1958, in Kensington, London, England. He is the son of director Christopher Morahan. Morahan has 33 known credits in the industry. His work includes directing the production Boogie Man. He is described as one of the most renowned directors produced by the United Kingdom."
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Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. The sources are very sparse. I must expand using only the provided facts without inventing anything. However, if the facts are limited, I cannot reach 180 words without violating the "never invent or guess" rule.
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Name: Andrew Douglas Morahan / Andy Morahan.
Born: August 11, 1958.
Birthplace: Kensington, London, England, UK.
Profession: British commercial, film and music video director.
Family: Son of director Christopher Morahan.
Credits: 33 known credits.
Specific work: Boogie Man.
Reputation: One of the most renowned directors the UK has produced.
Constraint Conflict: The user wants 180-260 words, but the provided text only contains about 60-70 words worth of unique information. As an archivist following strict instructions ("If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess"), I cannot fulfill the word count requirement if it necessitates inventing facts.
Strategy: I will write as much as possible using the provided facts in a formal, encyclopedic manner. I will try to elaborate on the nature of the facts provided (e.g., instead of "He is a director," use "His professional work is centered on directing...").
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped (2024) as Self
- George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (2023) as Self
- Boogie Man (2018) Director
- Boogie Man (2018) Writer
- #Starvecrow (2016) Producer
- The Pirates of Penzance (2015) Director
- ENO Screen: Live in Cinema - Carmen (2015) Director
- Verdi's La Traviata - English National Opera (2015) Director
- English National Opera: Peter Grimes (2015) Director
- George Michael: Live at The Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris (2014) Director
- JLS: Eyes Wide Open (2011) Director
- 4.3.2.1 (2010) Executive Producer
- Goal III: Taking on the World (2009) Director
- George Michael: Live in London (2009) Director
- George Michael - Live In London Bonus Tracks (2009) Director
- George Michael : Live In London Documentary—I'd Know Him a Mile Off! (2009) Director
- Simple Minds: Seen The Lights (A Visual History) (2003) Director
- a-ha: Headlines and Deadlines (1999) Director
- Push (1998) Creator
- Murder in Mind (1997) Director
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994) Director
- Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some (1994) Director
- Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!! (1994) Director
- Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films (1993) Director
- Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain (1993) Director
- Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry (1993) Director
- Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part IV Estranged (1993) Director
- Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour (1992) Director
- Elton John - Live In Barcelona (1992) Director
- Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) (1990) Director
- Simple Minds - Verona (1990) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris (1987) Director
- Ozzy Osbourne: The Ultimate Ozzy (1986) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Andrew Morahan best known for?
Andrew Morahan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Goal III: Taking on the World (2009), Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), All Masamune Wants is Happiness (2026), Tales from the Crypt (1989).
When and where was Andrew Morahan born?
Andrew Morahan was born on August 11, 1958 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Andrew Morahan have?
Andrew Morahan has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2024.
What is Andrew Morahan's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Andrew Morahan (Director). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invented details. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Full Name: Andrew Douglas Morahan. Bo...
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