Lindsay Anderson

Director

Birthday August 17, 1923

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Aug 30, 1994 (71)

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About

Director of If... who was instrumental in the British New Wave film movement and won a Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival in 1968.

Before Fame

He worked as a cryptographer in World War II.

Trivia

He also directed documentaries and theatre productions like Thursday's Children and the stage play Andorra.

Family Life

He was the son of a Major-General in the British Army.

Associated With

He published a book based on his friendship and interviews with acclaimed western director John Ford.