Name: Joe Wright
Date of Birth: 1972 His parents founded Islington's Little Angel Theater, a puppet theater. Is Dyslexic and left school with no O-levels. His father was 65 when he was born. In 2007, he became the youngest director in history to have a film open the Venice Film Festival (his film Atonement was chosen to open 64th Venice International Film Festival). Attended the Camberwell College of Arts. Named one of Variety's "10 Directors to Watch" (2006). Trained as a filmmaker at London's St. Martins art school. ... Became engaged to actress Rosamund Pike in September 2007. They met on the set of Pride & Prejudice (2005). Directed Keira Knightley in an Oscar-nominated performance as Lizzie Bennet in Pride & Prejudice (2005) in what was his directorial film debut. Father died when the director was only 19 years old. His father was John Wright (III). Called off his engagement to Rosamund Pike shortly before their wedding. The "save the date" cards were already sent out. [June 2008]. Read more Joe Wright movies (director)User Comments |
