Hugh Hudson
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 25, 1936 in London, England, UK
- Died
- February 10, 2023 (aged 86)
- Active Years
- 1965–2022 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
Hugh Hudson was an English film director born in London, England, on August 25, 1936. He passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 86. After completing National Service in the British Army, the Eton graduate initially wanted to enter the film industry. Facing closed doors, he worked on commercials for approximately twenty years. Eventually, David Putnam gave him the opportunity to direct Chariots of Fire. The picture became a hit and stands as his best-known international success, recognized as a multiple Academy Award-winning film. Throughout his career, he accumulated 25 known credits as a director.
Career overview
Hugh Hudson was an English film director born in London, England, UK on August 25, 1936. Following his National Service in the British Army, the Eton graduate sought to enter the film industry, but initially found that doors were closed to him. As a result, he spent approximately twenty years working on commercials.
His career shifted when David Putnam gave him the opportunity to direct the feature film Chariots of Fire. The picture became a hit and marked his best-known international success, recognized as a multiple Academy Award-winning film. Over his career, Hudson accumulated twenty-five known credits in directing.
Hugh Hudson passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of eighty-six.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
29 titles- The Tiger's Nest (2022) Writer
- The Tiger's Nest (2022) Screenplay
- Nostromo: David Lean's Impossible Dream (2017) as Self
- Finding Altamira (2016) Director
- Midnight Sun (2014) Writer
- Vangelis and the Journey To Ithaka (2013) as Self
- Rupture: A Matter of Life OR Death (2011) Director
- The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007) as Self
- Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007) as Self
- Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange' (2007) as Self
- View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' (2007) as Self
- The Making of Ryan's Daughter (2006) as Self
- I Dreamed of Africa (2000) Director
- My Life So Far (1999) Director
- Lumière & Company (1995) Director
- The King of Ads (1991) Director
- Lost Angels (1989) Director
- Revolution (1985) Director
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) Director
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) Producer
- Chariots of Fire (1981) Director
- Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora (1980) Director
- 12 Squadron Buccaneers (1980) Director
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Birds and Planes (1967) Director
- The Tortoise and the Hare (1966) Writer
- The Tortoise and the Hare (1966) Director
- Design for Today (1965) Writer
- Design for Today (1965) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hugh Hudson best known for?
Hugh Hudson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Michiko & Hatchin (2008), Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991), Revolution (1985), Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984).
When and where was Hugh Hudson born?
Hugh Hudson was born on August 25, 1936 in London, England, UK. They passed away on February 10, 2023.
How many credits does Hugh Hudson have?
Hugh Hudson has 29 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1965 and 2022.
What is Hugh Hudson's background in cinema and television?
Hugh Hudson was an English film director born in London, England, on August 25, 1936. He passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 86. After completing National Service in the British Army, the Eton graduate initially wanted to enter the film industry. Facing closed doors, he worked on commercials for approximate...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Film '72 (1971) as Self — aged about 34
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