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John Boorman is an English filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his films Deliverance (1972), Excalibur (1981), The Emerald Forest (1985), Hope and Glory (1987), and The General (1998). Boorman has been nominated for two Academy Awards and four BAFTA Awards. Boorman was born on 18 January 1933 in Carshalton, Surrey, England. He attended the University of Oxford, where he studied English and French literature. After graduating, he worked as a film editor for the BBC. Boorman's first feature film was Catch Us If You Can (1965). He went on to direct Point Blank (1967), Leo the Last (1970), Deliverance (1972), Zardoz (1974), Excalibur (1981), The Emerald Forest (1985), Hope and Glory (1987), The General (1998), and Queen and Country (2014). Boorman has been married twice. He has four children from his first marriage and two from his second. As of 2021, John Boorman's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.

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Occupation producer,director,writer
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 18 January, 1933
Birthday 18 January
Birthplace Rosehill, Carshalton, Surrey, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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John Boorman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, John Boorman height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Who Is John Boorman's Wife?

His wife is Isabella Weibrecht (1997 - present) ( 3 children), Christel Kruse Boorman (1957 - ?) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

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Wife Isabella Weibrecht (1997 - present) ( 3 children), Christel Kruse Boorman (1957 - ?) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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John Boorman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Boorman worth at the age of 90 years old? John Boorman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated John Boorman's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2012

In 2012, he was the subject of a documentary film, originally made for French television and directed by his daughter Katrine. In it, it was revealed that his second marriage, to Isabella Weibrecht, had recently ended in divorce.

2009

President of the 'Cinéfondation & Short films' jury at the 62nd Cannes International Film Festival in 2009.

2004

2004: Awarded the fellowship of the British Film Academy.

1998

(April 11, 1998) When Boorman's Best Director Oscar nomination for Hope and Glory (1987) coincided with directors Adrian Lyne (UK) for Fatal Attraction (1987), Lasse Hallström (Sweden) for My Life as a Dog (1985), Norman Jewison (Canada) for Moonstruck (1987) and winner Bernardo Bertolucci (Italy) for The Last Emperor (1987), this was the only instance in Oscar history where all five Best Director nominees were non-Americans.

1997

1997: Achievement Award presented by Film Institute of Ireland.

1992

Member of 'Official Competition' jury at the 45th Cannes International Film Festival in 1992.

1991

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 48th Venice International Film Festival in 1991.

1987

He was asked to direct Fatal Attraction (1987), but turned it down to make Hope and Glory (1987).

1984

June 1984: Received a CBE (Companion of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

1981

Said he cast Nicol Williamson and Helen Mirren as Merlin and Morgana, respectively, against both their protests, in Excalibur (1981) because he thought their real-life dislike for each other would give their scenes more of an edge.

1976

Was sent an early draft of a script for Rocky (1976) by producer Robert Chartoff. He wrote back to say that not only was he not interested but that he strongly advised Chartoff to drop the project completely.

1973

He offered the chance to direct The Exorcist--The Version You've Never Seen Before (1973), but declined because he felt the storyline was "cruel towards children". He did, however, accept the offer to direct Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977).

1970

Leo the Last (1970), Zardoz (1974) or Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)).

1969

Moved to Ireland from L.A. in 1969 when he was directing Leo the Last (1970). Purchased a Georgian rectory in County Wicklow for £21,500. Back then the location was quite remote though, nowadays, his neighbors include such luminaries as, Paddy Moloney (The Chieftains' front man), Paul McGuinness (U2's manager), Daniel Day-Lewis, etc.

1968

It was reported in 1968 that he was going to direct a film of "Rosenkrantz and Guilderstern are dead".

1967

Point Blank (1967) and Hell in the Pacific (1968)) from where he returned to the UK (e. g.

1964

John Boorman attended Catholic school (Salesian Order) although his family was not, in fact, Roman Catholic. His first job was for a dry-cleaner. Later, he worked as a critic for a women's journal and for a radio station until he entered the television business, working for the BBC in Bristol. There, he started as assistant but worked later as director on documentaries, such as The Newcomers (1964). His friendship with Lee Marvin allowed him to work in Hollywood (e. g.

1945

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985." Pages 141-145. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.