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Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis CBE (born 8 November 1956) is a British screenwriter, producer and film director. One of Britain's most successful comedy screenwriters, he is known primarily for romantic comedy films, among them Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Notting Hill (1999), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Love Actually (2003), Bridget ...
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- 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' Released: 1994. Hugh Grant stars yet again, this time as the perpetually single Charles, who is drawn to Carrie (Andie MacDowell), an American woman.
- 'Love Actually' Released: 2003. This ensemble film was Curtis's directorial debut. Here, he intertwines the lives of multiple characters in London during the Christmas season, each facing their own romantic struggles.
- 'Notting Hill' Released: 1999. "I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." Set amidst the vibrant streets of London's Notting Hill neighborhood, this gem follows the unlikely connection between William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a humble bookstore owner, and Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), a world-famous Hollywood actress.
- 'About Time' Released: 2013. About Time is a time-travel fantasy romance in the tradition of Groundhog Day (and followed, in turn, by Palm Springs). Domhnall Gleeson leads the cast as Tim Lake, a young man who discovers on his 21st birthday that he possesses the ability to time travel within his own life.
Richard Curtis is a New Zealand-born British filmmaker who has created romantic comedies such as Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and About Time. He has also written and produced TV shows like The Vicar of Dibley and Red Nose Day, and directed music videos and documentaries.
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Jun 28, 2019 · From 'Love Actually' to his latest film, 'Yesterday,' Richard Curtis has penned some of the most iconic romantic comedies of our time. Here, his secrets to success.
Richard Curtis was born on November 8, 1956 in Wellington, New Zealand. He is a writer and producer, known for Love Actually (2003), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) and About Time (2013).
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Nov 28, 2022 · Curtis, in a new interview with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer, reflected on writing and directing the beloved romcom nearly 20 years ago.
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Richard Curtis is a New Zealand-born British screenwriter, producer, actor and director, known for romantic comedy films and sitcoms. He is also the founder of Comic Relief, a charity that raises money for various causes.
