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Tom Hooper (II)

Director | Writer | Producer

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Directed 5 actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway. Firth and Hathaway won Oscars for their work in Hooper's movies. See more trivia »

Born:

Thomas George Hooper
in London, England, UK
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Filmography

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2014 Untitled Freddie Mercury Biopic (rumored) (pre-production)
 
2012 Les Misérables
 
2010 The King's Speech
 
2009 The Damned United
 
2008 John Adams (TV mini-series)
– Peacefield (2008)
– Unnecessary War (2008)
– Unite or Die (2008)
– Reunion (2008)
– Don't Tread on Me (2008)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2006 Longford (TV movie)
 
2005 Elizabeth I (TV mini-series)
– Episode #1.2 (2005)
– Episode #1.1 (2005)
 
2004 Red Dust
 
2003 Prime Suspect 6: The Last Witness (TV movie)
 
2002 Daniel Deronda (TV mini-series)
– Episode #1.3 (2002)
– Episode #1.2 (2002)
– Episode #1.1 (2002)
– Episode #1.4
 
2001 Love in a Cold Climate (TV mini-series)
– Episode #1.2 (2001)
– Episode #1.1 (2001)
 
1998-2000 EastEnders (TV series)
– Episode dated 3 February 2000 (2000)
– Episode dated 1 February 2000 (2000)
– Episode dated 31 January 2000 (2000)
– Episode dated 5 September 1999 (1999)
– Episode dated 9 July 1998 (1998)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1999 Cold Feet (TV series)
– Episode #2.2 (1999)
– Episode #2.1 (1999)
 
1998 EastEnders: The Mitchells - Naked Truths (video) (archive directed by)
 
1997 Byker Grove (TV series)
– Episode #9.20 (1997)
– Episode #9.19 (1997)
– Episode #9.18 (1997)
– Episode #9.17 (1997)
 
1992 Painted Faces (TV short)
 
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1992 Painted Faces (TV short)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1992 Painted Faces (TV short) (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (19 titles)
2012 MSN Exclusives (TV series)
Himself (2013)
 
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience (uncredited)
 
2013 The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2013 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010-2012 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 December 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– The King's Speech (2010) … Himself
 
2012 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 January 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2011 National Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010-2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Director
– Episode dated 10 May 2011 (2011) … Himself - Director
– Episode dated 26 February 2011 (2011) … Himself - Director
– Episode dated 22 October 2010 (2010) … Himself - Director
 
2011 The King's Speech: A Courageous Journey (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Oprah's After-Oscar Party 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 January 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Director
 
2011 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009-2010 Late Review (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Panelist
– Episode dated 15 October 2010 (2010) … Himself - Panelist
– Episode dated 13 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 HARDtalk (TV series)
Himself
– Tom Hooper (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Culture Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.23 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2008 The Story of the Costume Drama (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Picture Perfect (2008) … Himself
– The Stars (2008) … Himself
 

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The King's Speech -- A clip from the movie The King's Speech The King's Speech -- A LOVEFiLM interview with Colin Firth and Tom Hooper for "The King's Speech." Charlie Rose: : -- Mohammad-Javad Larijani
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Directed Captain Morgan TV commercial "To Life, Love and Loot" (2011).

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on the characterization of George VI in 'The King's Speech'] I didn't want to make a film about the miracle cure.The truth about most disabilities is it's about living with them - there is no miracle. See more »

Trivia:

Directed 5 actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway. Firth and Hathaway won Oscars for their work in Hooper's movies. See more »

Trademark:

Often uses distorting wide angle lenses. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra