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Adrian Lyne: Biography

Birth Place: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/04/1941, Pisces
Profession: Director

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Adrian Lyne Fast Facts:

Pursued a career as an accountant. but disliked it. As a result, he entered the world of advertising, which eventually led him to direct TV commercials.
Inspired to become a filmmaker by such French New Wave directors Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut.
Played trumpet in a jazz group during his twenties.
Observed teenagers in the classrooms of a San Fernando Valley school prior to filming his first feature, the 1979 slice-of-life film Foxes, which focused on four teen girls.
Initially rejected the offer to direct the 1983 hit Flashdance.
Turned down the opportunity to direct A Chorus Line, choosing instead to helm 9 1/2 Weeks.
Had serious problems finding a distributor for his adaptation of Lolita, which he completed in 1996; the rights were eventually sold to Showtime, which sold the rights to an independent distributor in 1998.

Adrian Lyne Relationships:
Samantha Lyne - Wife
Amy Lyne - Daughter
Adrian Lyne Awards:
1987 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee

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