James Dearden

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James Dearden
Born (1949-09-14) 14 September 1949 (age 74)
London, England
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, director
Years active1967–present
Spouses
Jenny Dearden
(m. 19741991)

Annabel Brooks
  • (m. 199?)
Parent(s) Basil Dearden
Melissa Stribling

James Dearden (born 14 September 1949) is a British screenwriter and film director, the son of actress Melissa Stribling and director Basil Dearden. [1] He directed nine films between 1977 and 2018. His film Pascali's Island was entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. [2]

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For writing the screenplay for Fatal Attraction (1987), Dearden received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. [3]

Dearden is married to British actress Annabel Brooks. [4]

Filmography

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References

  1. British Film Director, Crash Victim: Basil Dearden. The Washington Post and Times-Herald (1959-1973); Washington, D.C. [Washington, D.C]25 Mar 1971: B7.
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