Stephen Daldry

Date of Birth:
2 May 1961


Show History:

• Billy Elliot the Musical

Current Role

Daldry is the director of the West End musical Billy Elliot.

Early Life

Daldry was born 2 May 1961 in Dorset. When he was 15 he won an RAF scholarship to Sheffield University where he studied English. Daldry also trained at East 15 Acting School in London.

Career Highlights

Daldry enjoyed great success with his famous re-staging of J.B Priestley's An Inspector Calls and has since directed Billy Elliot the musical.

Daldry was approached by British film production company Working Title to produce a short film called Eight(1998) which would gain nomination for a BAFTA in 1999. He also directed the film The Hours which starred Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep and received eight Oscar nominations including Best Director.

Interesting Facts

• Daldry made number 92 in Premiere's 2003 Power 100 List, his first appearance on the list
• Stephen Daldry is a Trustee of both the Old Vic and the Young Vic theatres
• The film of Billy Elliot won over 40 awards worldwide

Awards

• Stephen Daldry was awarded the CBE in the 2004 New Year's Honours List
• 8 Oscar nominations