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Damian Harris
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Damian David Harris
2 August 1958 London, England
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| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Annabel Brooks
(m. 1981; div. 1990) |
| Partner(s) | Peta Wilson (1997–2002) |
| Children | 2 |
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Damian David Harris (born 2 August 1958) is a British film director and screenwriter. This means he helps make movies by telling actors what to do and writes the stories for films. He is the oldest son of the famous actor Richard Harris.
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About Damian Harris
Damian Harris was born in London, England, on August 2, 1958. His father was the well-known Irish actor Richard Harris. His mother was Elizabeth Rees-Williams, a Welsh actress. Damian has two brothers, Jared Harris and Jamie Harris, who are also actors.
He went to Downside School in Somerset, England. Later, he studied how to write movie scripts at New York University.
His Career in Film
Damian Harris started acting when he was young. In 1968, he appeared in the movie Otley as a character named Miles. When he was 16, he even appeared on an album with his father and brothers. The album featured poetry and songs.
Damian later became a director. He began by directing short films like Killing Time and Greasy Lake. After that, he started directing full-length movies. His first big movie as a director was The Rachel Papers. He has also directed episodes for different television shows.
Movies and TV Shows
Damian Harris has worked on many films and TV shows as a director and sometimes as a writer.
As a Director
Here are some of the films and TV shows Damian Harris has directed:
| Year | Film or TV Show | Notes |
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| 1984 | Killing Time | A short film |
| 1988 | Greasy Lake | A short film |
| 1989 | The Rachel Papers | He also wrote the script for this movie |
| 1991 | Deceived | |
| 1992 | Chillers | A TV series (he directed one episode and wrote for it) |
| 1995 | Bad Company | |
| 1996 | Strangers | A TV series |
| 1998 | Sins of the City | A TV series (he directed two episodes) |
| 2000 | Mercy | He also wrote the script for this movie |
| 2008 | Gardens of the Night | He also wrote and produced this movie |
| 2012 | To the Moon | A short film |
| 2017 | The Wilde Wedding | He also wrote the script for this movie |
| 2023 | Brave the Dark | He also wrote the script for this movie |
As an Actor
Damian Harris has also acted in one film:
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1968 | Otley | Miles |
Family Life
Damian Harris married British actress Annabel Brooks in 1981. They had a daughter named Ella. They later divorced. Damian also had a relationship with Australian model and actress Peta Wilson, and they had a child together in 2002.
See also
In Spanish: Damian Harris para niños
