Michael Paul Frederick Hamlyn (born 23 March 1955) is an English film and theatre producer.[1][2][3][4][5] He is best known for producing the award-winning film and stage production The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and a documentary U2: Rattle and Hum.[6][7][3][4] In 1991 he established Specific Films Ltd.[3]
Michael Hamlyn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Paul Frederic Hamlyn March 23, 1955 Paddington, London, UK |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Notable work | The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, U2: Rattle and Hum |
Career
editHamlyn has produced feature films, theatrical work and music videos for artists and bands including U2, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and INXS.[3][6][7] His productions have received multiple awards including an Academy Award and a Grammy.[8][3] Hamlyn has also held the position of the governor of London's Southbank Centre.[5]
Films
editSource:[6]
- The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982)
- Party Party (film) (1983)
- White City (1985)
- U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)[4]
- Mr. Reliable (1996)[9]
- Paws (film) (1997)
- The Proposition (2005 film) (2005)
- Killer Weekend
- Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)
Theatre
edit- Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (musical) (2006 - present)[5]
Music Videos
editSource:[6]
- Predictable (The Kinks song), The Kinks (1981)
- Come Dancing (song), The Kinks (1983)
- Don't Forget to Dance, The Kinks (1983)
- Pride (In the Name of Love), U2 (1984)
- With or Without You, U2 (1987)
- Need You Tonight, INXS (1987)
- Where the Streets Have No Name, U2 (1987)
- Risky, Ryuichi Sakamoto ft. Iggy Pop (1987)
- Desire (U2 song), U2 (1988)
- Angel of Harlem, U2 (1988)
Other work
editHamlyn is the son of the late Lord Paul Hamlyn, and has been a trustee of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation since the 80s.[2][10] He is also a co-owner of Bibendum, a restaurant located in the Michelin Building in London, in partnership with the late Sir Terence Conran.[2][10]
References
edit- ↑ "Glut of stars for feast of film". Derry Journal. November 8, 1996.
- 1 2 3 "Michael Hamlyn". Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Stuart, Kemp (November 1996). "PolyGram gets Specific". Screen International.
- 1 2 3 Ellison, Mike (May 14, 1994). "The film producer's fear of extra time". The Guardian.
- 1 2 3 Hallett, Bryce (January 18, 2018). "Drama Queens". Good Weekend: 18–21.
- 1 2 3 4 "Michael Hamlyn". IMDb.
- 1 2 "U2 - The Movie". Daily Mirror. September 11, 1987. p. 13.
- ↑ "Michael Hamlyn". Grammy Awards.
- ↑ "Foyle Film Festival celebrates 10 years". The Sentinel. November 13, 1996. p. 2.
- 1 2 Lee, Jenny (July 7, 2007). "Big ideas and bigger plans". The Irish News. p. 36.