Peter Collinson
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 1, 1936 in Lincolnshire, England, UK
- Died
- December 16, 1980
- Active Years
- 1961–1980 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Peter Collinson was a British film director born on April 1, 1936, in Lincolnshire, England, specifically in Cleethorpes. He is probably best known for directing the 1969 movie The Italian Job. His parents, who were an actress and a musician, separated when he was two years old, and he was subsequently raised by his grandparents. From the age of eight until he was 14, he attended the Actor's Orphanage in Chertsey, Surrey. During his time at the orphanage, he had the opportunity to write and act in many plays. He also went by the alternate name Conte and had a total of 24 known credits in directing. Peter Collinson passed away on December 16, 1980, at the age of 44.
Career overview
Peter Collinson was a British film director born in Lincolnshire, England, on April 1, 1936. His parents, who worked as an actress and a musician, separated when he was two years old, leaving him to be raised by his grandparents. Beginning at the age of eight and continuing until he was 14, he attended the Actor's Orphanage located in Chertsey, Surrey. During his time there, he had the opportunity to write and act in numerous plays, which laid early groundwork for his creative pursuits.
Throughout his career in the film industry, Collinson amassed 24 known credits focusing on directing. He is most widely recognized for directing the 1969 feature film The Italian Job. His life and career came to an end with his death on December 16, 1980, at the age of 44.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- The Earthling (1980) Director
- The House on Garibaldi Street (1979) Director
- Tomorrow Never Comes (1978) Director
- Target of an Assassin (1977) Director
- The Sell Out (1976) Director
- The Spiral Staircase (1975) Director
- And Then There Were None (1974) Director
- Open Season (1974) Director
- The Man Called Noon (1973) Director
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) Director
- Straight On Till Morning (1972) Director
- Fright (1971) Director
- You Can't Win 'Em All (1970) Director
- The Italian Job (1969) Director
- Up the Junction (1968) Director
- The Long Day's Dying (1968) Director
- The Penthouse (1967) Screenplay
- The Penthouse (1967) Director
- The Informer (1966) Producer
- The Informer (1966) Director
- The Power Game (1965) Director
- Blackmail (1965) Director
- Knock on Any Door (1965) Director
- Don't Ever Talk to Clocks (1964) Director
- Love Story (1963) Director
- Drama 61-67 (1961) Director
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What movies or TV shows is Peter Collinson best known for?
Peter Collinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Earthling (1980), Target of an Assassin (1977), And Then There Were None (1974), Innocent Bystanders (1972).
When and where was Peter Collinson born?
Peter Collinson was born on April 1, 1936 in Lincolnshire, England, UK. They passed away on December 16, 1980.
How many credits does Peter Collinson have?
Peter Collinson has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1980.
What is Peter Collinson's background in cinema and television?
Peter Collinson was a British film director born on April 1, 1936, in Lincolnshire, England, specifically in Cleethorpes. He is probably best known for directing the 1969 movie The Italian Job. His parents, who were an actress and a musician, separated when he was two years old, and he was subsequently raised by his gr...
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