Biography
Bruce Robinson (born 2 May 1946) is an English director, screenwriter, novelist and actor. He is arguably most famous for writing and directing the cult classic Withnail and I, a film with comic and tragic elements, set in London during the 1960s which drew on his experiences as ' a chronic alcoholic and resting actor, living in squalor' in Camden Town.
As an actor, he has worked with the likes of Franco Zeffirelli (on whom he based the character of Uncle Monty in Withnail and I), Ken Russell and François Truffaut. In 1998, he returned to acting with a cameo in the 70s rock rival film Still Crazy.
Robinson currently lives in Herefordshire with his wife, Sophie Windham, he has two children, Lily India (b. 1986) and Willoughby (b. 1994).
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Filmography
all 28
Movies 26
self 5
Writer 5
Director 4
TV Shows 2
Depp vs Heard: The Verdict (2022)
An Accidental Studio (2019)
A Fantastic Fear of Everything (2012)
The Rum Diary (2011)
Egypt's Golden Empire (2001)
Withnail and Us (1999)
The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson (1999)
In Dreams (1999)
I Demand to Have Some Booze! (1999)
Still Crazy (1998)
Return to Paradise (1998)
Jennifer Eight (1992)
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989)
Withnail & I (1987)
The Killing Fields (1984)
Kleinhoff Hotel (1977)
The Brute (1977)
Raffles (1977)
School Trip (1976)
The Story of Adele H. (1975)
The Protectors (1972)
The Music Lovers (1971)
Private Road (1971)
Tam Lin (1970)
Baby Love (1969)
Sleep is Lovely (1968)
Romeo and Juliet (1968)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-05-02 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceBroadstairs, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
ResidencesHerefordshire, United Kingdom
AwardsWriters Guild of America Award
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