Michael Hamlyn

Michael Hamlyn
Born
Michael Paul Frederic Hamlyn

(1955-03-23) March 23, 1955 (age 71)
Paddington, London, UK
OccupationProducer
Notable workThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, U2: Rattle and Hum

Michael Paul Frederick Hamlyn (born 23 March 1955) is an English film and theatre producer. He is best known for producing the award-winning film and stage production The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and a documentary U2: Rattle and Hum. In 1991 he established Specific Films Ltd.

Career

Hamlyn has produced feature films, theatrical work and music videos for artists and bands including U2, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and INXS. His productions have received multiple awards including an Academy Award and a Grammy. Hamlyn has also held the position of the governor of London's Southbank Centre.

Films

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Theatre

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Other work

Hamlyn is the son of the late Lord Paul Hamlyn, and has been a trustee of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation since the 80s. He is also a co-owner of Bibendum, a restaurant located in the Michelin Building in London, in partnership with the late Sir Terence Conran.

References

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  4. 1 2 3 Ellison, Mike (May 14, 1994). "The film producer's fear of extra time". The Guardian.
  5. 1 2 3 Hallett, Bryce (January 18, 2018). "Drama Queens". Good Weekend: 18–21.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Michael Hamlyn". IMDb.
  7. 1 2 "U2 - The Movie". Daily Mirror. September 11, 1987. p. 13.
  8. ↑ "Michael Hamlyn". Grammy Awards.
  9. ↑ "Foyle Film Festival celebrates 10 years". The Sentinel. November 13, 1996. p. 2.
  10. 1 2 Lee, Jenny (July 7, 2007). "Big ideas and bigger plans". The Irish News. p. 36.