Harry Bradbeer

Harry Bradbeer: Biography in Details

Who is Harry Bradbeer?

Harry Bradbeer is a British writer, film, and television director.

His series like Fleabag and Killing Eve were appreciated by the audience.

Also, his recent Netflix film Enola Holmes received tons of appreciation.

His phenomenal directorial style surpasses many genres from drama, and thrillers to comedy.

Harry Bradbeer can connect with real human interest and resonates with both UK and US markets.

He effortlessly draws natural performances from his actors layering his material with refined authenticity.

Age, Ethnicity, Early Life & Education

He was born and raised in Dartmoor, Devon, England by his mother Vivyen, and his father Thomas.

Talking about their professional background his father was a consultant surgeon while his mother is an orthoptist.

Regarding his educational journey, he attended Marlborough College after his high school education.

Later, Harry Bradbeer enrolled at University College London (UCL) to pursue Medieval and Modern History.

During his graduation at UCL, he acted in numerous plays and directed his first short film at the UCL Film Society, Christie, which starred Adrian Schiller.

Also, he studied Telecommunication Arts at the University of Michigan for a year as a part of the UCL exchange program.

What are the body stats of Harry Bradbeer?

The director has an average height, weight as that of other British fellows but his exact body measurements are currently missing.

Harry Bradbeer has a fair round face, blue eyes, grey hair, and puts spectacles.

Harry Bradbeer-Job & Career

To begin with, his journey in the film industry started with working as a researcher and assistant to renowned film director John Schlesinger.

While working under him, he directed TV shorts like A Night with a Woman, a Day With Charlie, starring Rufus Sewell and Richard Henders.

Afterward, he had a long-term relationship with British television producer Tony Garnett and his production company, World Productions.

He then directed a political drama movie based on a play namely As The Beast Sleeps.

The film appeared at the Edinburgh Film Festival, London Film Festival, and New York Festivals.

It was honored with the Belfast Arts Award for Television.

Further works

Collaborating with production companies Yorkshire Television and ITV, he then created two crime television films.

It involved the stories of 20th Century British serial killers, John Haigh and George Smith.

These two directions were  A Is for Acid and The Brides in the Bath.

Furthermore, he directed Sugar Rush, adapted from the novel by Julie Burchill which won an International Emmy and BAFTA nomination in 2005.

In addition to that, his direction includes Perfect Day: The Millennium, which was nominated for a Rose d’Or at The Montreal Television Festival.

While in 2009, he directed Lip Service, a drama series based around a group of LGBT friends in Glasgow, for BBC 3.

Afterward, he was the lead director of the 2017 Broadcast Awards-nominated series Dickensian.

Career hit

Coming to his big hit, Fleabag, he worked alongside BBC/Amazon, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Until today, it has won 48 awards including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTAs, a Rose d’Or, a Producers Guild Award, and two Critics’ Choice Awards.

For the second series, Bradbeer won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.

In 2017, Harry Bradbeer directed the first two episodes of Season 1 of Killing Eve for BBC America for which he was nominated for ‘Best Director at the 2019 BAFTA Television Awards.

Fortunately, the series won six BAFTAs at the 2019 BAFTA Television Awards including ‘Best Leading Actress’, ‘Best Supporting Actress, and ‘Best Drama Series. Sandra Oh won a Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Drama Performance in a Leading Role.

Recent works

At the beginning of 2020, Bradbeer agreed to direct the feature film Seance on a Wet Afternoon for Legendary Entertainment.

Also, Harry Bradbeer signed on as co-creator and executive producer of Viewpoint, a surveillance crime thriller for ITV/Tiger Aspect.

Not only that, but he also signed a first-look deal with Amazon to develop and create television series exclusively on the streaming platform.

According to some sources, Harry Bradbeer is set to direct MGM and Hello Sunshine’s feature film adaptation Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.

It is based on Gail Honeyman’s No. 1 bestselling novel.

Also, Enola Holmes Sequal has completed filming,

Filmography

• A Night with a Woman, a Day with Charlie, 1994
• This Life, 1997
• The Cops, 1998-1999
• Attachments, 2000
• Outlaws, 2004
• Prisoners’ Wives, 2012-13
• Fleabag, 2016-19
• Enola Holmes, 2020

Awards

• BAFTA Television Awards, (1999) for drama series The Coop
• Geneva International Film Festival (2011) for TV series The Hour
• Primetime Emmy Awards, (2019) for Musical Comedy Fleabag
• Golden Globe Awards, Producers Guild Awards, BAFTA Television Awards (2020) for  Fleabag

Honors

In July 2021, the University College London (UCL) awarded him with an Honorary Doctor of Literature (DLitt) for his exceptional achievements and contributions throughout his career.

How much does Harry Bradbeer earn?

A multi-award-winning director like Harry has accompassed good fortune in millions.

But to date, exact information about his wealth, annual salary, and tax information are concealed.

Harry Bradbeer lives a lavish life with his family In West London.

His mansions, car, investments, and lifestyle are worth his riches.

Social Media

Regarding his social media presence, he is not much active on social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

His works however are applauded by the audience all over such sites.

Harry Bradbeer has his reasons for staying away from social media.

But this does not mean he is less interested in worldly affairs or such.

Rumors/Controversy

As a reputed director from the British film industry, he must maintain a clean profile both professionally and personally.

To date, he has successfully handled all the affairs and there are no controversies.

Trivia/Facts

• His date of birth is unknown.
• His nationality is British.

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