Charles Sturridge Biography

Fast Facts

• One of his most decorated works includes 2001's "Longitude" based on Dava Sobell's novel about clockmaker John Harrison, a series that would go on to win numerous BAFTAs as well as the BANFF Television Festival Best Series Award
• One of many London-based directors to form the newly-restructured Directors UK in 2007, after which he was elected as a board member
• Completed coursework at Oxford and Stonyhurst College
• All three of his children, Tom, Arthur and Matilda, have gone on to act after reaching adulthood
• Initially made his entertainment industry debut as an actor, but quickly transitioned to directing by his late 20s
• An avid fan of children's books, he has gone on to direct numerous films and television episodes in the genre including "Fairy Tale: A True Story" and "Lassie", among others
• Began directing stage productions as early as 1985 and has since gone on to direct acting greats such as Vanessa Redgrave, Natasha Richardson and Peter Dinklage, among others