Phillip Noyce
Australian filmmaker (born 1950)
Biography
Phillip Roger Noyce (born 29 April 1950) is an Australian film and television director. Since 1977, he has directed over 19 feature films in various genres, including historical drama (Newsfront, Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Quiet American); thrillers (Dead Calm, Sliver, The Bone Collector); and action films (Blind Fury, The Saint, Salt). He has also directed the Jack Ryan adaptations Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994), as well as the 2014 adaptation of Lois Lowry's The Giver.
Noyce has worked at various times with such actors as Val Kilmer, Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, Michael Caine, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Rutger Hauer and three films with Thora Birch over 25 years. He has also directed, written and executive-produced television programmes in both Australia and North America, including The Cowra Breakout, Vietnam, Revenge, Roots, and Netflix's What/If.
Noyce's work has won him several accolades, including AACTA Awards for Best Film, Best Director and a special Longford Lyell lifetime achievement award.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Jan SharpJan Chapman
Awards & honours (1)
- Officer of the Order of Australia
Quick answers about Phillip Noyce
- How old is Phillip Noyce?
- Phillip Noyce is 76 years old (born April 29, 1950).
- When is Phillip Noyce's birthday?
- Phillip Noyce was born on April 29, 1950.
- Where was Phillip Noyce born?
- Phillip Noyce was born in Griffith.
- What is Phillip Noyce's zodiac sign?
- Phillip Noyce's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- How tall is Phillip Noyce?
- Phillip Noyce is 1.90 m (6′3″) tall.
- What is Phillip Noyce's nationality?
- Phillip Noyce is a citizen of Australia.
- What does Phillip Noyce do?
- Phillip Noyce is known as film director, screenwriter, actor, film producer.
- Who has Phillip Noyce been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Phillip Noyce's spouses include Jan Sharp, Jan Chapman.
