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Randa Haines
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| Born |
Randa Jo Haines
February 20, 1945 |
| Occupation | Film director Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1979 – present |
Randa Jo Haines was born on February 20, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. She is a talented American film and television director and producer. This means she is in charge of making movies and TV shows. She helps bring stories to life on the big screen and on TV.
Before becoming a director, Randa worked behind the scenes. In the 1970s, she was a script supervisor on smaller movies. This job meant she made sure everything matched up between different takes.
Randa Haines is especially known for directing the movie Children of a Lesser God in 1986. This film was a big success. It starred William Hurt and Marlee Matlin. Marlee Matlin won an Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for Best Actress for her role in the movie. The film itself was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Randa Haines also won the Silver Bear award at the 37th Berlin International Film Festival for her work on the film.
She was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award for Children of a Lesser God. In 1984, she received nominations for both a DGA Award and an Emmy Award for the TV movie Something About Amelia. She has also been a judge at major film festivals, like the Berlin International Film Festival and the Moscow International Film Festival.
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Randa Haines's Work in Film and TV
Randa Haines has directed many different films and television shows. Here are some of her most well-known projects.
Films Directed by Randa Haines
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | The Outsider | Director | |
| 1998 | Dance with Me | Director | |
| 1993 | Wrestling Ernest Hemingway | Director | |
| 1991 | The Doctor | Director | |
| 1986 | Children of a Lesser God | Director |
TV Shows and Movies Directed by Randa Haines
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Ron Clark Story | Director | |
| 1984 | Something About Amelia | Director | |
| Hill Street Blues | Director | ||
| Knots Landing | Director | ||
| 1980 | The Jilting of Granny Weatherall | Director |
Awards and Nominations
Randa Haines has been recognized for her directing work with several important awards and nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
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| 1987 | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for an outstanding artistic contribution | Children of a Lesser God | Won | |
| 1986 | Directors Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Directing – Feature Film | Nominated | ||
| 1984 | Directors Guild of America Awards | Best Movies For Television And Mini-Series | Something About Amelia | Nominated | |
| Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing In A Limited Series Or A Special | Nominated |
