Lyndall Hobbs facts for kids

Lyndall Hobbs (born 1952) is a talented film director and producer from Australia. She has worked on movies and TV shows, and even hosted her own television program!

Lyndall Hobbs' Journey in Film

Lyndall Hobbs was born in Australia in 1952. She spent many years living and working in the United Kingdom. While there, she directed a cool documentary film called Steppin' Out in 1979. This film featured a UK music group called Secret Affair. Lyndall also hosted her own TV show, which was named Hobbs' Choice.

Moving to Hollywood

After her time in the UK, Lyndall Hobbs moved to Hollywood in the United States. Hollywood is a famous place for making movies and TV shows.

Directing Movies and TV Shows

In 1983, Lyndall directed a short film called Dead on Time. A very funny actor named Rowan Atkinson starred in this movie. Later, in 1987, she directed her first full-length movie. It was called Back to the Beach and starred Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.

Lyndall also directed episodes for popular TV shows. In 1990, she directed an episode of Parker Lewis Can't Lose. The next year, in 1991, she directed an episode of The Wonder Years.

Her life story was even featured on an Australian Broadcasting Corporation show. It was called Australian Story and the episode was titled "In Her Father's Eyes" in 2007.

Lyndall's Current Work

Today, Lyndall Hobbs works as an interior designer. This means she helps people make their homes look beautiful inside. She lives in a place called Hollywood Hills.

Lyndall Hobbs' Family Life

Lyndall Hobbs has a daughter named Lola Rose Thompson. Lola Rose's father is a TV producer and writer named Chris Thompson.

Lyndall also had a relationship with the famous actor Al Pacino. They were together for seven years. During this time, Lyndall adopted a son, and his name is Nick David Hobbs.