Simon Langton
Biography
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Simon Langton (born 5 November 1941 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire) is a television director and producer. He is the son of David Langton, the actor who played Richard Bellamy in Upstairs, Downstairs.
After he had directed a number of TV drama series and serials during the 1970s, his 1982 dramatisation of the John le Carré novel Smiley's People was nominated for both a BAFTA award in the UK, and an Emmy Award in the USA. He later won a BAFTA award for the 1989 series Mother Love, starring Diana Rigg.
He is perhaps best known for directing the adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle in 1995, for which he was also nominated for a BAFTA.
He continues to direct for British TV drama, having lately directed a number of episodes of Rosemary and Thyme.
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Acting (1 movie)
Directing (13 movies)
The Whistle Blower
1986
Nancherrow
1999
The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck
1984
Anna Karenina
1985
Casanova
1987
Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
1997
The Beast
1979
The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer
1980
The Gate of Eden: Part Two - Sue
1980
The Gate of Eden: Part Three - Peter
1980
I Remember Nelson
1982
Laguna Heat
1987
Afterward
1983
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Karenina | 1985 | Producer |