Friday, February 10, 2023

Hugh Hudson obit

 

Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies aged 86

The filmmaker died following a short illness, his family said

He was not on the list.


Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson has died aged 86.

His family said he had died in hospital following a short illness.

A statement on behalf of his family read: “Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father, died at Charing Cross Hospital on February 10 2023 after a short illness.

“He was best known for directing the Oscar winning film Chariots of Fire. He is survived by his wife Maryam, his son Thomas and his first wife Sue.”

The filmmaker was behind the 1981 drama about story of two British runners in the 1920s, which won best picture, original score, writing and costume design at the 54th annual Academy Awards in 1982.

Nigel Havers, who starred in Chariots Of Fire, said he was “beyond devastated” by news of Hudson’s death.

“I am beyond devastated that my great friend Hugh Hudson who I have known for more than 45 years has died,” he said in a statement shared with PA.

“Chariots of Fire was one of the greatest experiences of my professional life, and, like so many others, I owe much of what followed to him.

“I shall miss him greatly.”

Hudson is survived by his wife, former James Bond actress Maryam D’Abo – who starred in The Living Daylights, and his son Thomas.

 

Filmography

Year       Title       Director                Writer   Producer              Notes

1981      Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora      Yes         No          Executive             Documentary film

Chariots of Fire Yes         No          No         

1984      Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes           Yes         No          Yes        

1985      Revolution          Yes         No          No         

1989      Lost Angels         Yes         No          No         

1995      Lumière and Company   Partial   No          No          Documentary film

1999      My Life So Far    Yes         No          No         

2000      I Dreamed of Africa         Yes         No          No         

2012      Rupture: Living With My Broken Brain     Yes         No          Yes         Documentary film

2014      The Journey Home          No          Uncredited         No          Script revisions

2016      Altamira               Yes         No          No         

2022      Tiger's Nest         No          Yes         No          Co-written with Rupert Thomson

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