Michael Radford
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1946 in New Delhi, India
- Active Years
- 1953–2025 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Michael James Radford is an English film director and screenwriter born on February 24, 1946, in New Delhi, India. He began his professional career working as a documentary director and a television comedy writer before transitioning to feature films in the early 1980s. His notable directorial credits include the 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, which starred John Hurt and Richard Burton in his final role. Other significant works in his filmography include the true crime drama White Mischief, the Shakespeare adaptation The Merchant of Venice, and the 1994 Italian-language comedy drama Il Postino: The Postman. For his work on Il Postman, Radford received BAFTA Awards for Best Direction and Best Film Not in the English Language.
Career overview
Michael James Radford is an English film director and screenwriter born on February 24, 1946, in New Delhi, India. He began his professional career working as a documentary director and a television comedy writer. During the early 1980s, he transitioned into directing feature films.
Radford is recognized for several notable credits, including the 1984 film adaptation of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, which starred John Hurt and featured Richard Burton in his final role. His filmography also includes the true crime drama White Mischief and the 2004 Shakespeare adaptation The Merchant of Venice. Additionally, he directed the 1994 Italian-language comedy drama Il Postino: The Postman. For his work on this film, he received BAFTA Awards for Best Direction and Best Film Not in the English Language. He also earned Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for the project. Throughout his career, he has been credited with 25 known works in the film and television industry.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Desperate Journey (2025) Writer
- Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me (2023) as Sé stesso
- The Music of Silence (2017) Director
- The Music of Silence (2017) Writer
- Raccontare Venezia (2017) as Self
- Elsa & Fred (2014) Screenplay
- Elsa & Fred (2014) Director
- The Mule (2013) Director
- The Mule (2013) Co-Producer
- The Mule (2013) Screenplay
- Michel Petrucciani (2011) Screenplay
- Michel Petrucciani (2011) Director
- Discovering Hamlet (2011) as Self
- Flawless (2007) Director
- The Merchant of Venice (2004) Screenplay
- The Merchant of Venice (2004) Director
- Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) Director
- Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) Screenplay
- Addicted to the Stars (2002) Director
- Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001) Director
- Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001) Writer
- Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001) Producer
- B. Monkey (1999) Director
- B. Monkey (1999) Scenario Writer
- The Postman (1994) Director
- The Postman (1994) Screenplay
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) Director
- White Mischief (1987) Director
- White Mischief (1987) Screenplay
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) Screenplay
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) Director
- Another Time, Another Place (1983) Director
- Another Time, Another Place (1983) Screenplay
- Van Morrison in Ireland (1981) Director
- The White Bird Passes (1980) Director
- The White Bird Passes (1980) Writer
- The Last Stronghold of the Pure Gospel (1979) Producer
- Love Is Like a Violin (1977) Producer
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Sweethearts Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Radford best known for?
Michael Radford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Music of Silence (2017), The Music of Silence (2017), Elsa & Fred (2014), Elsa & Fred (2014).
When and where was Michael Radford born?
Michael Radford was born on February 24, 1946 in New Delhi, India.
How many credits does Michael Radford have?
Michael Radford has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.
What is Michael Radford's background in cinema and television?
Michael James Radford is an English film director and screenwriter born on February 24, 1946, in New Delhi, India. He began his professional career working as a documentary director and a television comedy writer before transitioning to feature films in the early 1980s. His notable directorial credits include the 1984 ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 7
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