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Director
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Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Religion
Atheism
Languages
English
Education
William Penn Charter School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
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Richard Lester is known for directing.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. (died at age 74).
Recipient of the Palme d'Or.
Richard Lester has 17 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (17)
AWARDS (3)
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Palme d'Or
1965
WON
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Palme d'Or
1965
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Cannes Film Festival
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Biography
Richard Lester (born 19 January 1932) is an American-born British-based film director notable for his work with The Beatles in the 1960s and his work on the Superman film series in the 1980s.
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Richard Lester was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
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Richard Lester was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..
What movies or shows has Richard Lester been in?
Richard Lester has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006), Filmmakers in Action (2006), Get Back (1991), Operation Nam (1986), Finders Keepers (1984).
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Richard Lester is primarily known as a director. Richard Lester (born 19 January 1932) is an American-born British-based film director notable for his work with The Beatles in the 1960s and his work…
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