Richard Eyre
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Summary
Richard Eyre was born on March 28, 1943[1], in Barnstaple[2]. He has worked as a theatrical director[3], film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,409 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Richard Galfridus Hastings Giles Eyre[9]
- Mother: Minna Mary Jessica Royds[10]
- Spouse: Sue Birtwistle[11]
- Child: Lucy Eyre[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Position held: Governor of the BBC[15]
- Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[16]
- Educated at: Lincoln College[17], Peterhouse[18], Sherborne School[19]
- Award received: Officer of Arts and Letters[20], Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Companion of Honour[23], Knight Bachelor[24], Drama League Award[25], Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts[26], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[29]
- Family name: Eyre[30]
- Given name: Richard[31]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
Why It Matters
Richard Eyre has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Richard Eyre born?
Richard Eyre was born in Barnstaple[2].
Who were Richard Eyre's parents?
Richard Eyre's father was Richard Galfridus Hastings Giles Eyre[9]. Richard Eyre's mother was Minna Mary Jessica Royds[10].
Who was Richard Eyre married to?
Richard Eyre's spouses include Sue Birtwistle[11].
What did Richard Eyre do for work?
Richard Eyre worked as a theatrical director[3], film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and director[7].
Where did Richard Eyre go to school?
Richard Eyre was educated at Lincoln College[17], Peterhouse[18], and Sherborne School[19].
What awards did Richard Eyre receive?
Honors received include Officer of Arts and Letters[20], Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], and Companion of Honour[23].