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Ronald Neame (1911–2010)


A British filmmaker who, over the years, worked as assistant director, cinematographer, producer, writer and ultimately director, Ronald Neame was born on April 23, 1911. His father, Elwin Neame, was a film director and his mother, Ivy Close, was a film star. During the 1920s, he started working at famous Elstree Studios. One of his first jobs was... See full bio »

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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

The Poseidon Adventure
(1972)
In Which We Serve
In Which We Serve Cinematographer
(1942)
Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit Cinematographer
(1945)

Filmography

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 1945 Blithe Spirit (photographed in Technicolor by)
 1944 This Happy Breed (photographed by)
 1942 In Which We Serve (photographed by)
 1942 One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (photographer)
 1941 Major Barbara (photographed by)
 1940 Saloon Bar
 1940 Let George Do It! (photography)
 1940 Return to Yesterday (photography)
 1939 Come on George! (photography)
 1939 Young Man's Fancy (photography)
 1939 Cheer Boys Cheer (photography)
 1939 The Four Just Men (photography)
 1939 Trouble Brewing (photography)
 1939 Let's Be Famous (photography)
 1938 The Ware Case (photography)
 1938 The Gaunt Stranger (photography)
 1938 I See Ice (photography)
 1937 Keep Fit (uncredited)
 1937 Brief Ecstasy
 1937 Variety Hour
 1937 Cafe Colette
 1936 Radio Lover
 1935 Honours Easy
 1935 Joy Ride
 1933 Happy
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Wrote the foreword for "Principal Characters: Film Players Out of Frame", by Christopher Neame (Scarecrow Press, 2005)

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 11 Articles | 1 Pictorial | See more »

Alternate Names:

Ronald Neame CBE | Robert Neame | Ronnie Neame
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Personal Quote:

David Lean and I are fighting a rear guard action. We want movies to return to greatness. If that's being old-fashioned, then I stand condemned. See more »

Trivia:

In 2003, the British Film Institute called him "a living embodiment" of cinema, and "a sort of one-man world heritage site". See more »

Nickname:

Ronnie

Star Sign:

Taurus

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