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Also known as Nicolas Jack Roeg, Nick Roeg

English film director and cinematographer (1928–2018)

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Nicolas Jack Roeg was a British film director and cinematographer born in St John's Wood, London, on August 15, 1928. He was a member of the British Society of Cinematographers and worked primarily in the field of film direction. His professional career began in 1947 and continued until his death in 2018. Roeg was a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and spoke English.

He was married to Susan Stephen and Theresa Russell. Roeg died in London on November 23, 2018. His works are held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. He is associated with the category of films directed by Nicolas Roeg.

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London, England, UK

Nicolas Jack Roeg (15 August 1928 – 23 November 2018) was an English film director and cinematographer, best known for directing Performance (1970), Walkabout (1971), Don't Look Now (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Bad Timing (1980), and The Witches (1990). Making his directorial debut 23 years after his entry into the film business, Roeg quickly became known for an idiosyncratic visual…

Known for

  • Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... — Self2015
  • David Bowie: Five Years — Self2013
  • That's Insignificance — Self2011
  • Heavy Rain — Himself2010
  • Away We Stay — Restaurant Guest2010
  • The Making of Casino Royale, 1967 — Self - Director of Photography Stunt Unit2008
  • Michael Powell2005
  • Watching the Alien — Self2003
  • 100 Greatest Sexy Moments — Self2003
  • Don't Look Now: Looking Back — Himself2002

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Born
Nicolas Jack Roeg , ( 1928-08-15 ) 15 August 1928, St John's Wood , London, England
Died
23 November 2018 (2018-11-23) (aged 90), London, England
Other name
Nicholas Jack Roeg
Occupations
Director cinematographer
Years active
1947–2013
Spouses
Susan Stephen ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1957 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1977 ) ​ Theresa Russell ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1982 , divorced ) ​ Harriet Harper ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2005 ) ​

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Jack
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
St John's Wood
Place of death
London
Occupation
director
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
film
Image
Nicolas Roeg.jpg
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Nicolas Roeg
date of birth
1928-08-15
name in native language
Nicolas Roeg
start of work period
1947-00-00
date of death
2018-11-23
end of work period
2018-11-23
birth name
Nicolas Jack Roeg
has works in the collection
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Encyclopedic overview

Nicolas Jack Roeg (/ˈroʊɡ/ ROHG; 15 August 1928 – 23 November 2018) was an English film director and cinematographer, best known for directing Performance (1970), Walkabout (1971), Don't Look Now (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Bad Timing (1980) and The Witches (1990).

Making his directorial debut 23 years after his entry into the film business, Roeg quickly became known for an idiosyncratic visual and narrative style, characterised by the use of disjointed and disorienting editing. For this reason, he is considered a highly influential filmmaker, cited as an inspiration by such directors as Steven Soderbergh, Christopher Nolan and Danny Boyle.

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