Mike Leigh
(1943-), Dramatist; theatre, television and film directorSitter in 6 portraits
Writer and film director; initially working for the theatre, one of Leigh's early stage plays became his first feature film, Bleak Moments (1971). His play Abigail's Party (1977) was filmed for television and became one of Leigh's most celebrated comedic works. Other films include High Hopes (1988), Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), Another Year (2010), Mr Turner (2104) and Peterloo (2018). He has been nominated for an Oscar seven times.
by Stuart Pearson Wright
oil on canvas, 2003
NPG 6926
by Mary McCartney
chromogenic print, December 2002
NPG x126206
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