Biography
Richard Loncraine
Richard Loncraine A rare director with the ability to shift between Shakespeare and spy films at the drop of the hat, Richard Loncraine has been turning out fine movies in nearly every genre since the mid-'70s. As equally adept as he may be at all kinds of films, it's precisely his wide versatility that has likely kept the director from gaining widespread notice outside the world of cinema scholars. A U.K. native and respected artist whose detailed sculptures were often found on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Loncraine aspired to become a set designer before honing his skills as an actor. His talents outside of the film world served to reflect his versatility in the realm of cinema, and Loncraine first courted commercial success as the creator of Newton's Cradle, those incessantly clacking silver balls that quickly became a fixture of every CEO's desk from the U.K. to the U.S. in the early '80s. Loncraine soon began directing documentaries and educational BBC programs, and a series of com
Filmography
YearMovie TitleGenreRating
2010 My One And Only Comedy, Drama
2006 Firewall Action, Thriller
2004 Wimbledon Comedy, Romance