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Stephen Frears

(1941-), Film director

Stephen Arthur Frears

Sitter in 4 portraits
Film director. Frears started his career as an assistant at the Royal Court in 1964, working with directors Lindsay Anderson, Karel Reisz and actor Albert Finney. He made his first feature film in 1971 Gumshoe and his Hollywood debut with Dangerous Liaisons in 1988. His films include Mrs Henderson Presents (2005), The Queen (2006) and Philomena (2013).

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Stephen Frears, by Catherine Goodman - NPG 6999

Stephen Frears

by Catherine Goodman
oil on canvas, 2013-2014
NPG 6999

Stephen Frears, by Callum Bibby - NPG x25246

Stephen Frears

by Callum Bibby
Agfa record rapid print, 1985
NPG x25246

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