Michael Hamlyn

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Michael Hamlyn
Born
Michael Paul Frederic Hamlyn

(1955-03-23) March 23, 1955 (age 70)
Paddington, London, UK
OccupationProducer
Notable work The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, U2: Rattle and Hum

Michael Paul Frederick Hamlyn (born 23 March 1955) is an English film and theatre producer. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] He is best known for producing the award-winning film and stage production The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and a documentary U2: Rattle and Hum. [6] [7] [3] [4] In 1991 he established Specific Films Ltd. [3]

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Career

Hamlyn has produced feature films, theatrical work and music videos for artists and bands including U2, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and INXS. [3] [6] [7] His productions have received multiple awards including an Academy Award and a Grammy. [8] [3] Hamlyn has also held the position of the governor of London's Southbank Centre. [5]

Films [6]

Theatre

Music Videos [6]

Other work

Hamlyn is the son of the late Lord Paul Hamlyn, and has been a trustee of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation since the 80s. [2] [10] He is also a co-owner of Bibendum, a restaurant located in the Michelin Building in London, in partnership with the late Sir Terence Conran. [2] [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Glut of stars for feast of film". Derry Journal . November 8, 1996.
  2. 1 2 3 "Michael Hamlyn". Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Stuart, Kemp (November 1996). "PolyGram gets Specific". Screen International .
  4. 1 2 3 Ellison, Mike (May 14, 1994). "The film producer's fear of extra time". The Guardian .
  5. 1 2 3 Hallett, Bryce (January 18, 2018). "Drama Queens". Good Weekend : 18–21.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Michael Hamlyn". IMDb.
  7. 1 2 "U2 - The Movie". Daily Mirror . September 11, 1987. p. 13.
  8. ↑ "Michael Hamlyn". Grammy Awards.
  9. ↑ "Foyle Film Festival celebrates 10 years". The Sentinel . November 13, 1996. p. 2.
  10. 1 2 Lee, Jenny (July 7, 2007). "Big ideas and bigger plans". The Irish News . p. 36.
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