FILM DIRECTOR

Stephen Norrington

1964 - Today

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Stephen Norrington (born 1964) is an English special effects artist and retired film director known for his work in the horror and action genres. Beginning his career as a sculptor and makeup artist, he worked under Dick Smith, Rick Baker, and Stan Winston on a number of well-known, effects-driven films of the 1980s and 90s. His directorial credits include the cult sci-fi horror film Death Machine and the comic book adaptations Blade and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. He portrayed Michael Morbius in the alternative ending to Blade. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Stephen Norrington is the 1,738th most popular film director, the 6,229th most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 131st most popular British Film Director.

Stephen Norrington is most famous for directing the 1998 film "Blade," which is credited with popularizing the modern superhero genre and establishing a darker tone for comic book adaptations. He is also known for his work on "The Last Minute" and "Death Machine."

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Stephen Norrington ranks 1,739 out of 2,041. Before him are Sooraj Barjatya, Wang Xiaoshuai, Ebrahim Alkazi, Oscar Micheaux, John Carl Buechler, V. Shantaram, and Mark Romanek. After him are Krzysztof Krauze, Joe Carnahan, Christian Carion, Davis Guggenheim, and Lynne Ramsay.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1964, Stephen Norrington ranks 676. Before him are French Stewart, Davide Ballardini, Thomas Lange, Eli Ohana, Jushin Liger, and Leena Lehtolainen. After him are Bill Browder, Jesper Skibby, Nicolae Juravschi, Moïse Katumbi, Jonathan Lethem, and Ilya Segalovich.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Stephen Norrington ranks 6,231 out of 8,785. Before him are Ken Bates (1931), Tracey Thorn (1962), Ian Stewart (1929), Lustmord (1964), Max Minghella (1985), and Joleon Lescott (1982). After him are Walter D'Hondt (1936), Jodie Comer (1993), Mason Greenwood (2001), Matt Targett (1995), Henry Banks (1913), and Howard Wilkinson (1943).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In United Kingdom

Among film directors born in United Kingdom, Stephen Norrington ranks 131. Before him are Julien Temple (1953), Rupert Sanders (1971), Ken Hughes (1922), Charles Brabin (1882), Trevor Nunn (1940), and Neil Marshall (1970). After him are Lynne Ramsay (1969), Simon Wells (1961), Daphne Guinness (1967), Antonia Bird (1951), Tomm Moore (1977), and Peter Lord (1953).

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