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Tom Hooper

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Tom Hooper

Thomas George Hooper (born 5 October 1972) is a British-Australian filmmaker. Beginning his career by making short films as a teenager, he has since received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. As an Oxford University graduate, he directed plays and commercials during his time there. He gained acclaim for directing HBO projects Elizabeth I and John Adams, both of which earned him significant recognition including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series.

After directing successful BBC dramas in the early 2000s, Hooper's breakthrough came with directing historical drama, The King's Speech, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Director. His following movies, Les Miserables and The Danish Girl, were also well-received and nominated for numerous awards. In 2019, he directed the live-action adaptation of the musical Cats. Hooper's directorial style is known for its attention to historical detail and unique camera techniques, which he often experiments with in his movies.

5 movies
8 nominations

Information

Learn more about Tom Hooper, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: Thomas George Hooper

Born: London, England

Citizenship: British, Australian

Birthday: October 5, 1972

Occupations: Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Years Active: 1992-present

Explore the awards and nominations Tom Hooper has received throughout their career.


66th British Academy Film Awards 2013

Nomination

Outstanding British Film

Les Miserables

18th Critics' Choice Awards 2013

Nomination

Best Director

Les Miserables

65th Directors Guild of America Awards 2013

Nomination

Feature Film

Les Miserables

83rd Academy Awards 2011

Win

Directing

The King's Speech

64th British Academy Film Awards 2011

Nomination

Best Direction

The King's Speech

16th Critics' Choice Awards 2011

Nomination

Best Director

The King's Speech

63rd Directors Guild of America Awards 2011

Win

Feature Film

The King's Speech

2010 Toronto International Film Festival Awards 2010

Win

People's Choice Award

The King's Speech

Timeline

Track all the movies Tom Hooper has been in


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