Iain Softley

British film director
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Iain Softley
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Summary

Iain Softley was born on October 30, 1956[1], in Chiswick[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], television director[5], theatrical director[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,205 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Occupation: director[10]
  • Educated at: Queens' College[11], St Benedict's School[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Softley[14]
  • Given name: Iain[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Name in native language: Iain Declan Softley[17]
  • Start of work period: 1994[18]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Iain Softley[19]

Why It Matters

Iain Softley has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Iain Softley born?

Iain Softley was born in Chiswick[2].

What did Iain Softley do for work?

Iain Softley worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], television director[5], theatrical director[6], and film producer[7].

Where did Iain Softley go to school?

Iain Softley was educated at Queens' College[11] and St Benedict's School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Iain
    Family name → Softley
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom
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