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Hanif Kureishi

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1954-12-05 (70 years old)

Biography

Hanif Kureishi CBE (born December 5, 1954) is an English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. The themes of his work have touched on topics of race, nationalism, immigration, and sexuality. In 2008, The Times named Kureishi in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".

Filmography

all 25

Movies 22

self 10

Writer 10

TV Shows 3

Screenplay 1

Director 1

Self

In My Own Words (2024)

Self

Hanif Kureishi

Biography

Filmography

all 25

Movies 22

self 10

Writer 10

TV Shows 3

Screenplay 1

Director 1

In My Own Words (2024)

In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi (2024)

Reel Britannia (2022)

My Beautiful Laundrette (2020)

Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy (2020)

Hanif Kureishi Interview (2015)

Le Week-End (2013)

David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013)

Wogan on Wodehouse (2011)

Heavy Rain (2010)

Weddings and Beheadings (2007)

Venus (2006)

Notte senza fine (2004)

Andrew and Jeremy Get Married (2004)

The Mother (2003)

Intimacy (2001)

The Escort (1999)

My Son the Fanatic (1997)

The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)

London Kills Me (1991)

Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987)

Tears (1986)

Rage (1986)

Laughter (1986)

My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)

Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1954-12-05 (70 years old)

Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom

CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom

AwardsCommander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay, PEN Pinter Prize, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

Credited with

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1954-12-05 (70 years old)

Birth Place
London, United Kingdom

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Awards
Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay, PEN Pinter Prize, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature