Ronald Neame

Film director of 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'

Ronald Neame - Film director of 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'
Born

April 23rd, 1911
113 years ago

Died

June 16th, 2010
14 years ago — 99 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in England, a director, cinematographer, producer, and screenwriter. At the beginning of professional career, worked as a cinematographer on multiple films in the 1930s. Transitioned to directing, gaining recognition for the film 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' in 1969. Other significant works include 'Tunes of Glory', 'The Horse's Mouth', and 'The Poseidon Adventure'. Neame also collaborated with prestigious writers and contributed extensively to British cinema.

Directed 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'

Worked on 'The Poseidon Adventure'

Directed 'Tunes of Glory'

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