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David Leland Biography

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera department

Awards

  • 1987BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
  • 1987FIPRESCI Prize-: winner
  • 1987Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1987Golden Spike-Best Film: nominated
  • 1987François Truffaut Award-Best First Film: winner
  • 1987WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
  • 1988BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: winner
  • 1988BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
  • 1988Peter Sellers Award for Comedy-: winner
  • 2002Christopher Award-Television & Cable: winner
  • 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
  • 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: winner
  • 2005Grammy-Best Long Form Music Video: winner