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Roger Spottiswoode
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| Born |
John Roger Spottiswoode
5 January 1945 |
| Nationality |
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| Occupation | Film director Film editor Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Organization | Directors Guild of America Directors Guild of Canada |
| Spouse(s) |
Holly Palance
(m. 1983; div. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
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Roger Spottiswoode is a talented Canadian-British director, editor, and writer. He was born on January 5, 1945. He has worked on many exciting movies and TV shows.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Roger Spottiswoode was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Britain. His father, Raymond Spottiswoode, was also involved in films. He worked at the National Film Board of Canada in the 1940s.
In the 1960s, Roger started his career in the British film industry. He began as a trainee editor. He learned a lot from an experienced editor named John Bloom.
Roger Spottiswoode's Career
In the early 1970s, Roger worked as an editor for several films. He then decided he wanted to direct movies. A director named Walter Hill suggested he try writing a script first. Roger and Walter worked together on some scripts.
Roger started directing films in the early 1980s. He has directed many well-known movies and TV shows. Some of his famous films include Under Fire from 1983. He also directed the 1997 James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, starring Pierce Brosnan.
In 2000, he directed the action movie The 6th Day, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Roger was also part of the writing team for the movie 48 Hrs..
Movies and TV Shows
Roger Spottiswoode has worked on many different projects. He has been a director, an editor, and a writer.
Movies Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
| Film Credits as Director | |||
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| Year | Title | Notes | Refs |
| 1980 | Terror Train | ||
| 1981 | The Pursuit of D. B. Cooper | ||
| 1983 | Under Fire | ||
| 1986 | The Best of Times | ||
| 1988 | Shoot to Kill | ||
| 1989 | Turner & Hooch | ||
| 1990 | Air America | ||
| 1992 | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | ||
| 1994 | Mesmer | ||
| 1997 | Tomorrow Never Dies | ||
| 2000 | The 6th Day | ||
| 2003 | Spinning Boris | ||
| 2005 | Ripley Under Ground | ||
| 2007 | Shake Hands with the Devil | ||
| 2008 | The Children of Huang Shi | ||
| 2012 | Beyond Right and Wrong | Documentary film Co-directed with Lekha Singh |
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| 2014 | The Journey Home | Co-directed with Brando Quilici | |
| 2016 | A Street Cat Named Bob | ||
| 2021 | Either Side of Midnight | ||
Movies Edited by Roger Spottiswoode
| Film Credits as Editor | ||
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| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1973 | Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid | |
| 1974 | The Gambler | |
| 1975 | Hard Times | |
Movies Written by Roger Spottiswoode
| Film Credits as Writer | ||
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| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | |
Television Work
Roger Spottiswoode has also directed several television shows and movies.
| Television Episode Credits as Director | ||
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| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1982 | The Renegades | Episode "Pilot" |
| Television Movie Credits as Director | ||
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| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1987 | The Last Innocent Man | |
| 1989 | Third Degree Burn | |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | |
| 1995 | Hiroshima | |
| 1997 | Murder Live! | |
| 2000 | Noriega: God's Favorite | |
| 2002 | The Matthew Shepard Story | |
| 2003 | Ice Bound: A Woman's Survival at the South Pole | |
| 2018 | The Beach House | |
Awards and Recognitions
Roger Spottiswoode has won several awards for his work in film and television.
Awards Won
- 1982: Festival du Film Policier de Cognac Special Jury Prize for The Pursuit of D. B. Cooper
- 1993: Montreal World Film Festival Special Grand Jury Prize for And the Band Played On
- 1995: Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for Hiroshima
- 2003: Hamptons International Film Festival Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature for Spinning Boris
- 2007: Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Audience Award for Shake Hands with the Devil
- 2007: Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian Film for Shake Hands with the Devil
- 2008: Beverly Hills Film Festival Jury Award for Shake Hands with the Devil
Awards Nominated For
- 1983: Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture for 48 Hrs.
- 1988: CableACE Award for Directing a Movie or Miniseries for The Last Innocent Man
- 1988: NAACP Image Award for Best Motion Picture for Shoot to Kill
- 1994: Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or TV Film for And the Band Played On
- 1994: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special for And the Band Played On
- 1995: CableACE Award for Directing a Movie or Miniseries for And the Band Played On
- 2008: Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction
See also
In Spanish: Roger Spottiswoode para niños
