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The Lord Fellowes of West Stafford
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| Assumed office 13 January 2011 Life peerage |
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Julian Alexander Fellowes
17 August 1949 Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt |
| Political party | Conservative |
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Emma Joy Kitchener
(m. 1990) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residences | Dorset, England |
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Julian Alexander Kitchener-Fellowes, Baron Fellowes of West Stafford (born 17 August 1949), known professionally as Julian Fellowes, is a famous English actor, writer, producer, and film director. He is also a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament.
Julian Fellowes has won many awards for his work. These include an Academy Award (Oscar) and two Primetime Emmy Awards. He is best known for creating the popular TV series Downton Abbey.
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Early Life and Education
Julian Fellowes was born in Cairo, Egypt, on August 17, 1949. He was the youngest of four boys. His father was a diplomat, which meant he worked for the government in other countries. His mother was British.
The family lived in Chiddingly, East Sussex, England, for many years. Julian's father also worked for Shell, a large oil company. He spent some of his childhood in Nigeria when his father worked there.
A family friend, David Kingsley, was important to Julian. David Kingsley ran a film company. Julian learned from him that it was possible to have a career in the film business.
Julian went to several private schools in Britain. He studied English Literature at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Later, he studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Career Highlights
Acting and Writing Beginnings
Julian Fellowes started his career as an actor in theatre. He performed in many plays in London's West End. He also wrote romantic novels in the 1970s using the name Rebecca Greville.
In the 1980s, he moved to Los Angeles and acted in some TV shows. He later returned to England to continue his acting career. He appeared in many British TV series and films. Some of his notable acting roles include Claud Seabrook in Our Friends in the North and Kilwillie in Monarch of the Glen.
Gosford Park and Directing
In 2001, Julian Fellowes wrote the script for the film Gosford Park. This movie won him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Oscar for Best Script). This was a big achievement for him.
He also directed his first film, Separate Lies, in 2005. He wrote a new TV series for BBC One called Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder.
Julian also wrote two popular novels, Snobs (2004) and Past Imperfect (2009). Both became best-sellers. He also wrote the script for the musical Mary Poppins, which opened on Broadway.
He wrote the screenplay for The Young Victoria (2009), a film about Queen Victoria's early life. He also co-wrote the script for the successful film The Tourist.
Downton Abbey Success
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Julian Fellowes created the very popular TV show Downton Abbey in 2010. This period drama was set in a large country house in England. It followed the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. The show ran for six seasons and won many awards.
He won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Downton Abbey. The show was loved by audiences around the world. He later wrote two movies based on the series: Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
He also wrote a miniseries about the Titanic in 2012. In 2015, he wrote the book for the musical School of Rock, which opened on Broadway. He also wrote a period novel called Belgravia, which was released in weekly episodes.
The Gilded Age
Julian Fellowes created another period drama series called The Gilded Age. This show is set in New York City in the late 1800s. It explores the lives of wealthy families during a time of great industrial growth in America.
The series premiered on HBO in January 2022. Julian Fellowes is the writer and an executive producer for the show. He has said that he wanted to create a new show with new characters, separate from Downton Abbey.
Selected Filmography
Film
| Title | Year | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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| 2001 | Gosford Park | No | Yes | Associate | |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | No | Yes | No | Based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray |
| Piccadilly Jim | No | Yes | No | Based on the novel by P. G. Wodehouse | |
| 2005 | Separate Lies | Yes | Yes | No | Based on the novel by Nigel Balchin |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria | No | Yes | No | |
| From Time to Time | Yes | Yes | Yes | Based on the novel by Lucy M. Boston | |
| 2010 | The Tourist | No | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Romeo & Juliet | No | Yes | Yes | Adapted from the play by William Shakespeare |
| 2017 | Crooked House | No | Yes | No | Adapted from the novel of the same name by Agatha Christie |
| 2018 | The Chaperone | No | Yes | Executive | |
| 2019 | Downton Abbey | No | Yes | Yes | Continuation of 2010–2015 television series |
| 2022 | Downton Abbey: A New Era | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Untitled Downton Abbey: A New Era sequel | No | Yes | Yes |
Television
| Title | Year | Writer | Creator | Executive Producer |
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| 2004 | Julian Fellowes Investigates | Yes | Yes | No | BBC One series; also actor |
| 2010–2015 | Downton Abbey | Yes | Yes | Yes | ITV / PBS; (series 1–6) |
| 2012 | Titanic | Yes | No | No | ITV1 Four-part Miniseries |
| 2016 | Doctor Thorne | Yes | No | Yes | ITV series; Based on the Anthony Trollope novel |
| 2020 | Belgravia | Yes | Yes | Yes | ITV series |
| 2020 | The English Game | Yes | Yes | Yes | Netflix series |
| 2022–present | The Gilded Age | Yes | Yes | Yes | HBO series |
Theatre
| Title | Year | Notes |
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| 2004 | Mary Poppins | Adapted from the novels by P. L. Travers |
| 2015 | School of Rock | Adapted from the 2003 film of the same name |
| 2016 | Half a Sixpence | Based on H. G. Wells' novel Kipps |
| 2016 | The Wind in the Willows | Adapted from the novel of the same name by Kenneth Grahame |
Parliament and Charity Work
In 2011, Julian Fellowes became a member of the House of Lords. This is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. He was given the title Baron Fellowes of West Stafford. He sits as a member of the Conservative group.
Julian Fellowes is also involved in a lot of charity work. He is the Chairman of the RNIB appeal for Talking Books. He supports many other charities, including those helping people with Alzheimer's disease. He is also a Patron for organizations like Changing Faces and the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity.
Personal Life
Julian Fellowes married Emma Joy Kitchener in 1990. She is a great-grandniece of Herbert, 1st Earl Kitchener, a famous British general. They have one son, Peregrine Charles Morant Kitchener-Fellowes.
In 1998, the family changed their surname to Kitchener-Fellowes. Julian Fellowes has spoken about how he believes women should be able to inherit noble titles, just like men. His wife was a story editor for Downton Abbey.
Their main family home is in Dorset, England. Julian Fellowes is also the lord of the manor of Tattershall in Lincolnshire.
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Awards and Honours
Julian Fellowes has received many awards for his work in film, television, and theatre. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Gosford Park. He also won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on Downton Abbey. He has been nominated for many other prestigious awards, including BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and Tony Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Julian Fellowes para niños
- List of accolades received by Gosford Park
- List of accolades received by The Young Victoria
- List of awards and nominations received by Downton Abbey
