Anthony Asquith

Born: 1902-11-09

Birthplace: London, England

Biography

Anthony Asquith (9 November 1902 –20 February 1968) was a leading English film director. He collaborated successfully with playwright Terence Rattigan on The Winslow Boy (1948) and The Browning Version (1951), among other adaptations. His other notable films include Pygmalion (1938), French Without Tears (1940), The Way to the Stars (1945), and a 1952 adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

Known For

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Pygmalion
The Net
The V.I.P.s
The Millionairess
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Winslow Boy
The Woman in Question
Cottage to Let
Carrington V.C.

Top Movie Credits

Pygmalion Director
The Net Director
The V.I.P.s Director