Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) as Director
The Dam Busters (1955) as Director
Millennium (1989) as Director
Short Info
Spouse
Marina Anderson
Fact
Served in the British Army during WW2 with The Royal Signal Corps.
Michael Anderson is a British film director, best known for his work on the science fiction films “Logan’s Run” and “Orbiter 9”.
Anderson was born in London, England on 6th October 1920. His parents were both actors, and he initially followed in their footsteps, appearing in a number of stage productions as a child. However, Anderson soon developed a love for film and decided to pursue a career in directing.
After completing his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Anderson began working in the British film industry. His first major success came with the 1956 film “The Dam Busters”, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Anderson’s other notable films include “The Shoes of the Fisherman” (1968), “The Quiller Memorandum” (1966), and “Operation Crossbow” (1965). He also directed the television series “The Martian Chronicles” (1980) and “Space: 1999” (1975-1977).
In recent years, Anderson has largely retired from directing, although he has continued to make occasional appearances on television and in films. His most recent project was the 2016 short film “A Day in the Life”.
Anderson has been married three times and has four children. His first wife was actress Mary Law, with whom he had two sons. His second wife was actress Virginia McKenna, with whom he had a daughter. His third and current wife is actress Katie Johnson.
Anderson has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
General Info
Profession
Basketball coach
Nationality
British
Family
Spouse
Marina Anderson
Parents
Lawrence Anderson, Beatrice Anderson
Accomplishments
Nominations
Academy Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Film, BAFTA Award for Best British Film, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film, Gemini Award for Best Directio...
Movies
Logan's Run, Around the World in 80 Days, Orca, The Dam Busters, Operation Crossbow, The Shoes of the Fisherman, The Quiller Memorandum, Millennium, The Wreck of the Mary Deare, Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze, Young Catherine, The Naked Edge, Sword of Gideon, Pope Joan, The New Adventures of Pinocchi...
[on directing science-fiction films] I'm totally fascinated by it and whenever I'm asked to do science-fiction I jump at it because it's something I really enjoy. You can use your own imagination more. It opens up visual aspects that are taboo or you don't get the opportunity to do in normal films. Where do you get the opportunity of doing a time tank? Or a holograph? Or somebody walking from the past into the future or the present? It's a fascinating spirit--something we all dream about.
His great aunt, actress Mary Anderson of Louisville, was the one of the first American Shakespearean actress, and the Mary Anderson Theatre in Louisville is dedicated to her.
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Served in the British Army during WW2 with The Royal Signal Corps.
