John Madden (director)
John Madden | |
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| Born | John Philip Madden 8 April 1949 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Known for | Director of Shakespeare in Love |
John Philip Madden (born 8 April 1949) is an English director of stage, film, television, and radio. He is known for directing the period romantic comedy film Shakespeare in Love (1998), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 71st Academy Awards ceremony.