Bruce Beresford

Bruce Beresford

director, producer, writer

Bruce Beresford was born on Aug 16, 1940 in Australia. Bruce Beresford's big-screen debut came with The Adventures of Barry McKenzie directed by Bruce Beresford in 1972. Bruce Beresford is known for Mr. Church directed by Bruce Beresford, Eddie Murphy stars as Henry Church and Britt Robertson as Charlie. Bruce Beresford has got 9 awards and 35 nominations so far. The most recent award Bruce Beresford achieved is CinefestOz. The upcoming new movie Bruce Beresford plays is Ladies in Black which will be released on Sep 20, 2018.

Bruce Beresford was born in Australia and graduated from Sydney University in 1962. He served as Film Officer for the British Film Institute Production Board from 1966-1971 and as a Film Advisor to the Arts Council of Great Britain. Beresford has also directed several operas including Girl Of The Golden West (Puccini), staged for the Spoleto Festival in Charleston and Spoleto (Italy) and Elektra (Strauss), which was staged for the State Opera Company of South Australia and performed in Adelaide and Melbourne. It won the Award for Best Opera Production of 1991. Immediately prior to starting production on PARADISE ROAD, Beresford directed SWEENEY TODD for the Portland Opera in Oregon.

  • Birthday

    Aug 16, 1940
  • Place of Birth

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Also known

    Брюс Бересфорд, Брюс Бирсфорд

Known For

Awards

9 wins & 35 nominations

CinefestOz
2014
Winner - CinefestOZ Screen Legend
Screen Music Awards, Australia
2012
Winner - International Prize for Excellence
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