Martin Campbell
Biography
Martin Campbell is a New Zealand director born on October 24, 1943. He began his career as a cameraman in London. Campbell made his directorial debut on the British police action series The Professionals in 1977. He also directed episodes of the popular BBC series Shoestring in 1979 and Thames TV's Minder in 1979. Campbell is credited with directing GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan's first James Bond film, and Casino Royale, Daniel Craig's debut Bond feature. He has produced several films and television series, including the British feature Scum and the film Black Joy, which was selected for competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Campbell has directed a total of 55 known credits.
Career overview
Martin Campbell began his career in the film industry as a cameraman in London. He transitioned into producing, working on the British feature Scum and the film Black Joy, which was selected for competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Campbell made his directorial debut on the British police action series The Professionals, followed by work on the popular BBC series Shoestring and Thames TV's Minder.
Campbell's directorial career continued to grow, and he is credited with rejuvenating the James Bond franchise. He directed GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan's first outing as the British spy, and Casino Royale, Daniel Craig's debut Bond feature. These films showcase Campbell's ability to helm high-profile projects and bring new life to established franchises.
Throughout his career, Campbell has demonstrated his versatility and range as a director. He has worked on a variety of projects, from action series to feature films. With a career spanning multiple decades, Campbell has established himself as a skilled and accomplished director. His contributions to the film industry have been significant, and he continues to be recognized for his work.
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Career timeline
Full filmography
- Memory of a Killer (2026) Executive Producer
- Just Play Dead (2026) Director
- Cleaner (2025) Director
- Dirty Angels (2024) Director
- Dirty Angels (2024) Story
- Memory (2022) Director
- The Protégé (2021) Director
- The Foreigner (2017) Director
- Last Resort (2012) Director
- Green Lantern (2011) Director
- Edge of Darkness (2010) Director
- Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration (2010) as Self
- James Bond in the Bahamas (2008)
- Death in Venice: The Sinking Palazzo (2008) as Self
- The Road to Casino Royale (2008)
- Ian Fleming's Incredible Creation (2008)
- 07 Spaceys (2007)
- Casino Royale (2006) as Airport Worker (uncredited)
- Casino Royale (2006) Director
- James Bond: For Real (2006) as Self
- Anatomy of a Stunt: Tank vs. Perrier (2006)
- Becoming Bond (2006) as Self
- Building a Better Bond (2006)
- The Return of Bond: The Start of Production Press Event (2006)
- Directing Bond: The Martin Chronicles (2006)
- Derek Meddings: Making It Small in Pictures (2006)
- The Legend of Zorro (2005) Director
- 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003) Director
- Beyond Borders (2003) Director
- Unmasking Zorro (2001) as Self
- Vertical Limit (2000) Producer
- Vertical Limit (2000) Director
- The Mask of Zorro (1998) Director
- GoldenEye (1995) Director
- Goldeneye: The Secret Files (1995) as Self
- The World of James Bond (1995) as Self
- GoldenEye: The Secret Files - The Cast (1995) as Self
- No Escape (1994) Director
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) Director
- Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Director
- Defenseless (1991) Director
- Criminal Law (1989) Director
- Frankie and Johnnie (1986) Director
- Screen Two (1985) Director
- Edge of Darkness (1985) Director
- Charlie (1984) Director
- Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) Director
- Muck and Brass (1982) Director
- Bergerac (1981) Director
- Minder (1979) Director
- Shoestring (1979) Director
- The Professionals (1977) Director
- Black Joy (1977) Producer
- Three for All (1975) Director
- Eskimo Nell (1975) Director
- The Sex Thief (1973) Director
- Scotland's Highlands & Islands with Lewis Nunn Director
- Dedication Director