Matthew Warchus

Director

Birthday October 24, 1966

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace England

Age 57 years old

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About

Acclaimed stage director who has won Drama Desk and Tony Awards for productions like The Norman Conquests and God of Carnage. His second feature film Pride, won the Queer Palm award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Before Fame

He studied at Bristol University and won Shakespeare's Globe Most Promising Newcomer Award.

Trivia

His musical adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy saga The Lord of the Rings became the most expensive stage production ever.

Family Life

He married and had children with Broadway actress Lauren Ward.

Associated With

He directed Jeff Daniels in the Tony-winning production of God of Carnage in 2009.