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Also known as Peter Stephen Paul Brook

regista teatrale britannico (1925-2022)

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Peter Stephen Paul Brook (1925–2022) was a British and French theatrical director, film director, theatrologist, and screenwriter. Born in London, England, he began his work period in 1949 and was educated at Westminster School, Gresham's School, and Magdalen College. He was a member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts. Brook was employed by the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord and had six children, including Irina Brook, with his spouse Natasha Parry.

His notable works include Nutting Road development, Psychiatrists in Training, Naḥwá masraḥ faqīr, O Espaço Vazio, and Mahabharata. He received the Commander of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, International Ibsen Award, and Praemium Imperiale. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Director, a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, the Palme d'Or, and the Golden Bear. Brook died in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

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Person · Open Library

Works
67

Top works

  • Nutting Road development
  • Psychiatrists in Training
  • Naḥwá masraḥ faqīr
  • O Espaço Vazio
  • Mahabharata

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Film & TV

London, England, UK

Peter Stephen Paul Brook CH CBE (March 21, 1925 – July 2, 2022) was an English theatre and film director. He worked first in England, from 1945 at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, from 1947 at the Royal Opera House, and from 1962 for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). With them, he directed the first English-language production in 1964 of Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss, which was transferred to…

Known for

  • Belmondo: The Incorrigible2022
  • Beckett by Brook — Self2018
  • Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit — Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)2018
  • Strehler: Il mago dei prodigi — Self2017
  • The Roof — Peter Brook2016
  • Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles — Self - Filmmaker2014
  • The Tightrope — Self2012
  • BAM150 — Self2012
  • Carrière, 250 Meters — Self2011
  • Filmmaking Without Boundaries: Interview with Peter Brook — Self - Interviewee2008

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Key facts

Born
Peter Stephen Paul Brook , ( 1925-03-21 ) 21 March 1925, Chiswick , England
Died
2 July 2022 (2022-07-02) (aged 97), Paris, France
Occupations
Theatre and film director
Years active
1943–2022
Spouse
Natasha Parry ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1951 ; died 2015 ) ​
Children
Irina Simon
Relatives
Alexis Brook (brother) Valentin Pluchek (cousin)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Paul
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Chiswick
Child
Simon Brook
Occupation
director
Educated at
Gresham's School
Languages spoken
French
Field of work
film direction
Official website
www.newspeterbrook.com
Image
Peter Brook.JPG
Number of children
6
Work location
United Kingdom
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date of birth
1925-03-21
Commons category
Peter Brook
nominated for
Golden Lion
name in native language
Peter Brook
start of work period
1949-00-00
date of death
2022-07-02
birth name
Peter Stephen Paul Brook
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Article · Italiano

Peter Stephen Paul Brook (Londra, 21 marzo 1925 – Parigi, 2 luglio 2022) è stato un regista britannico.

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