John Schlesinger - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	February 16, 1926
Age	100
Birthplace	London, England, United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius - (see also John Schlesinger's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Directing films such as 'Midnight Cowboy,' 'Darling,' and 'Sunday Bloody Sunday.'

Intro

John Schlesinger was an acclaimed English film and stage director known for his work in both British and American cinema. He gained international recognition for his innovative storytelling and finely observed character studies, and is especially notable for directing the Academy Award-winning film 'Midnight Cowboy.'

Early Life & Background

John Schlesinger was born into a Jewish family in London. He was educated at St Edmund's School, Hindhead, and later at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was involved in student theatre and radio productions.

Career Highlights

• Won the Academy Award for Best Director for 'Midnight Cowboy' (1969).
• Directed the critically acclaimed film 'Darling' (1965), which won three Oscars.
• 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' (1971) received several Academy Award nominations and helped solidify his reputation for handling complex social themes.
• Expanded his career to include notable theatre work and television productions.

Trivia

• Schlesinger began his career as an actor before turning to directing.
• He was openly gay at a time when few film directors were public about their sexuality.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Schlesinger
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Schlesinger
3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0771727/