Hanif Kureishi
Biography
Hanif Kureishi works in writing. Born December 5, 1954 in London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 31 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- Bowie: The Final Act (2025) as Self
- In My Own Words (2024) as Self
- In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi (2024) as Self
- Remembers… (2022) as Self
- Reel Britannia (2022) as Self
- Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy (2020) as Self
- My Beautiful Laundrette (2020) Writer
- Hanif Kureishi Interview (2015)
- Le Week-End (2013) Writer
- David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013) as Self
- Heavy Rain (2010) as Himself
- Weddings and Beheadings (2007) Screenplay
- Venus (2006) Screenplay
- Andrew and Jeremy Get Married (2005)
- The Mother (2003) Writer
- Intimacy (2001) Novel
- The Escort (1999) Screenplay
- My Son the Fanatic (1997) Story
- My Son the Fanatic (1997) Writer
- The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) Writer
- The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) Novel
- The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) Creator
- Black and White in Colour (1992) as Self
- London Kills Me (1991) Writer
- London Kills Me (1991) Director
- Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987) Screenplay
- Tears (1986) as Himself
- Laughter (1986) as Himself
- Rage (1986) as Himself
- My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) Author
- My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hanif Kureishi best known for?
Hanif Kureishi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Remembers… (2022), Le Week-End (2013), The Mother (2003), Intimacy (2001).
When and where was Hanif Kureishi born?
Hanif Kureishi was born on December 5, 1954 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Hanif Kureishi have?
Hanif Kureishi has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Hanif Kureishi's background in cinema and television?
Hanif Kureishi CBE (born December 5, 1954) is an English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. The themes of his work have touched on topics of race, nationalism, immigration, and sexuality. In 2008, The Times named Kureishi in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Remembers… (2022) as Self — aged about 67
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