David Farr
Biography
David Farr is a British writer and theatrical director who was born on October 29, 1969, in Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He was brought up in Surrey and educated in Guildford and at the University of Cambridge, where he earned an English Literature double first. Farr began directing theatre at university and won the Guardian Student Drama Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1991 with Slight Possession, which starred Rachel Weisz. His professional directorial debut took place in 1995 at The Gate Theatre, Notting Hill, under Stephen Daldry. He served as the Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic from 2002 to 2005 and of Lyric Hammersmith from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company as an Associate Director.
Career overview
David Farr is a British writer, theatrical director, and Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Born on October 29, 1969, in Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, he was educated in Guildford and attended the University of Cambridge, where he earned an English Literature double first. Farr began directing theatre while at university, winning the Guardian Student Drama Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1991 with Slight Possession, which starred Rachel Weisz. His professional directorial debut took place at The Gate Theatre in Notting Hill in 1995 under Stephen Daldry.
Over the course of his career, Farr has held several notable artistic leadership roles. He served as the Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic from 2002 to 2005 and subsequently led the Lyric Hammersmith as Artistic Director from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company as an Associate Director.
Known primarily for his writing work within the television and film industries, Farr has accumulated sixteen known credits listed on his professional profile. Among his notable television and film projects are contributions to productions such as The Night Manager, McMafia, and Spooks.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
25 titles- Trapping (2023) Executive Producer
- The Midwich Cuckoos (2022) Writer
- The Midwich Cuckoos (2022) Executive Producer
- The Midwich Cuckoos (2022) Creator
- Hanna (2019) Writer
- Hanna (2019) Director
- Hanna (2019) Creator
- Troy: Fall of a City (2018) Executive Producer
- Troy: Fall of a City (2018) Writer
- Troy: Fall of a City (2018) Creator
- McMafia (2018) Writer
- Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) Writer
- Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) Director
- The Man with the Iron Heart (2017) Screenplay
- The Night Manager (2016) Writer
- The Night Manager (2016) Executive Producer
- The Night Manager (2016) Creator
- The Ones Below (2016) Director
- The Ones Below (2016) Writer
- Hanna (2011) Screenplay
- Outcasts (2011) Writer
- Spooks (2002) Writer
- The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000) as Hyde Park Nutter
- Chicken Talk (1996) Director
- Pantera: Cowboys from Hell (1991) Editor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Farr best known for?
David Farr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hanna (2019), Hanna (2019), Hanna (2019), Troy: Fall of a City (2018).
When and where was David Farr born?
David Farr was born on October 29, 1969 in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does David Farr have?
David Farr has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2023.
What is David Farr's background in cinema and television?
David Farr is a British writer and theatrical director who was born on October 29, 1969, in Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He was brought up in Surrey and educated in Guildford and at the University of Cambridge, where he earned an English Literature double first. Farr began directing theatre at university...