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Michael Caton-Jones

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Michael Caton-Jones

Michael Caton-Jones, born as Michael Jones on 15th October 1957, is a celebrated Scottish director and producer who has left a marked footprint in both film and television. Originating from Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland, he later moved to London and took residence in a squat in Stoke Newington. There, he honed his skillset by attending the National Film and Television School. His extensive career has seen him direct a broad range of notable films and series that span diverse genres. Credits to his directorial genius include the World War II film 'Memphis Belle' (1990), the romantic comedy 'Doc Hollywood' (1991), the biographical drama 'This Boy's Life' (1993), the historical epic 'Rob Roy' (1995), the action thriller 'The Jackal' (1997), and the erotic thriller sequel 'Basic Instinct 2' (2006). He had the helm in the Channel 4 miniseries 'Brond' (1987) and 'World Without End' (2012). He has also worked as an executive producer, overseeing projects like 'Rob Roy' and 'After the Wedding'.**

In October 2017, he revealed to BuzzFeed News that his directorial role in the production of the 1998 crime drama film 'B. Monkey' was cut short when he refused to comply with an unethical demand to fire lead actress Sophie Okonedo. His stance against producer Harvey Weinstein's ill treatment of actresses is a testament to his character. however, his career has not been without controversy; with accusations of sexual misconduct from Sharon Stone during the shoot of 'Basic Instinct 2'.

10 movies
2 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Michael Jones

Born: Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland

Citizenship: Scottish

Birthday: October 15, 1957

Occupations: Film director, Television director, Producer

Years Active: 1987-present

Awards and Nominations Received by Michael Caton-Jones

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11th AACTA Awards 2021

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

Rams

5th AACTA Awards 2015

Win

Best Lead Actor

Last Cab to Darwin

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