John Madden

Director

Birthday April 8, 1949

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Portsmouth, England

Age 74 years old

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About

Movie and TV director best known for directing the Academy Award-winning film Shakespeare in Love. He's also responsible for movies like Killshot and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Before Fame

He received a degree in English from the University of Cambridge and made his directorial debut in 1982.

Trivia

He directed radio adaptations of Star Wars Episode IV and V.

Family Life

He grew up in Portsmouth.

Associated With

He directed Gwyneth Paltrow in Shakespeare in Love.