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One of Britain's most successful comedy screenwriters, he is known primarily for romantic comedy films, among them Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Notting Hill (1999), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Love Actually (2003), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), About Time (2013), and Yesterday (2019).
Richard Curtis is a New Zealand-born British filmmaker who has created romantic comedies such as Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and About Time. He has also written and produced TV shows like The Vicar of Dibley and Comic Relief, and directed music videos and documentaries.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Author
- 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' Released: 1994. Hugh Grant stars yet again, this time as the perpetually single Charles, who is drawn to Carrie (Andie MacDowell), an American woman.
- 'Love Actually' Released: 2003. This ensemble film was Curtis's directorial debut. Here, he intertwines the lives of multiple characters in London during the Christmas season, each facing their own romantic struggles.
- 'Notting Hill' Released: 1999. "I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." Set amidst the vibrant streets of London's Notting Hill neighborhood, this gem follows the unlikely connection between William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a humble bookstore owner, and Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), a world-famous Hollywood actress.
- 'About Time' Released: 2013. About Time is a time-travel fantasy romance in the tradition of Groundhog Day (and followed, in turn, by Palm Springs). Domhnall Gleeson leads the cast as Tim Lake, a young man who discovers on his 21st birthday that he possesses the ability to time travel within his own life.
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Learn about the life and career of Richard Curtis, a New Zealand-born writer and producer of popular romantic comedies. Find out his trademarks, trivia, quotes and filmography on IMDb.
- November 8, 1956
Jun 28, 2019 · The screenwriter of iconic romantic comedies shares his secrets to success, inspirations, and challenges in this interview. Learn how he incorporates sci-fi, Madonna, and Beatles into his films, and how he overcame the worst edit of Love Actually.
Learn about Richard Curtis, the screenwriter and director of popular British romantic comedies like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually. See his filmography, ratings, reviews, and biography on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nov 6, 2022 · Richard Curtis is a British screenwriter, director, producer, and philanthropist. From Love Actually to Notting Hill, here are his best movies.
