Peter Chelsom

Film director known for 'Serendipity'

Peter Chelsom - Film director known for 'Serendipity'
Born

April 20th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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A film director, writer, and actor from England, contributed to the film industry through various roles behind the camera and in front of it. Directed films including 'Serendipity,' 'Funny Bones,' and 'Shall We Dance?' Acted in the TV series 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' and gained recognition for both directing and writing in the film industry. Established a distinctive style that blended romance and comedy in mainstream cinema.

Directed 'Serendipity'

Directed 'Funny Bones'

Directed 'Shall We Dance?'

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