Brian Gibson
Birth Name:
Brian Gibson
Birth Place:
London , England
Profession
Director, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- His HBO movie "The Josephine Baker Story" garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award in 1991, for Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special
- Received a BAFTA Award for his series "Play for Today" in 1980, for Best Single Play
- Graduated with an upper-second degree at St․ Catharine's College, and went on to attend Darwin College, with plans on becoming a doctor
- Quote: "You have to establish a hole in a person's spirit, some damage from which that talent springs․ They need that special motor, a fuel that pushes them to greatness, that pushes them in doing ordinary, everyday work to the extent that they become extraordinary․"
- His film "The Billion Dollar Bubble" introduced James Woods to the British audiences
- Directed HBO biographies of Simon Wiesenthal and Josephine Baker, as well as the Tina Turner film "What's Love Got to Do with It․"
- Directed the film "Poltergeist II: The Other Side," which grossed over $40 million worldwide
Awards
- 1975BAFTA TV Award - Best Specialised Programme:Winner
- 1980BAFTA TV Award - Best Single Play:Winner
- 1980Golden Spike - Best Film:Nominated
- 1990ACE - Directing a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
- 1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special:Winner
- 1992DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials:Nominated