John Schlesinger
British director
- Full name
- John Richard Schlesinger
- Born
- 16 February 1926Londres, Inglaterra
- Died
- 25 July 2003aged 77 · Palm Springs, Florida
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1963–1995
Known for
About John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger was a British director. They were born on 16 February 1926 in Londres, Inglaterra. Their career spanned 6 titles, among them Midnight Cowboy (1969), Marathon Man (1976) and Far From The Madding Crowd (1967).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for John Schlesinger is Billy Liar (1963); in all, 6 films over 32 years. They have worked as director in 5, actor in 2 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Midnight Cowboy (1969), with 10 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1960s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Dustin Hoffman, on 2 films, among them Midnight Cowboy and Marathon Man.
Latest work
Full filmography (6)- 1995
- 1985
- 1976
- 1969
- 1967
- 1963
Where to watch John Schlesinger
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1969
- 1976
- 1967
- 1963
- 1985
- 1995
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Razzie Awards (1981–2026).
- Razzie Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
Questions about John Schlesinger
Where was John Schlesinger born?
John Schlesinger was born on 16 February 1926 in Londres, Inglaterra.
When did John Schlesinger die?
John Schlesinger died on 25 July 2003, aged 77. They died in Palm Springs, Florida.
How many films and TV shows has John Schlesinger been in?
MovieNCo lists 6 films for John Schlesinger, from Billy Liar (1963) to The Celluloid Closet (1995).
How many awards has John Schlesinger won?
John Schlesinger had 1 nominations and no wins. By award: Razzie Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is John Schlesinger's star sign?
John Schlesinger was a Aquarius: born on 16 February.