This work: a student in Grade 10 MOU "Gymnasium" s.Ivanteevka Ishin Catherine, Margaret Pashayan. Teacher-supervisor: Tabakov, Julia. Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis Presentation of foreign writers.

Richard Curtis - writer, screenwriter, producer, actor, filmmaker and a very interesting personality. His scripts and films literally fascinate. That's why we have a desire to learn about this man as much as possible, to get acquainted with his work.

The famous British writer Richard Curtis was born on November 8, 1956 in Wellington, New Zealand, the son of producer Anthony John Curtis and his wife Gliness. Richard passed his childhood in various countries, including Sweden and the Philippines. Biography

With eleven years, Curtis lived in the UK, where he graduated from the prestigious boarding school London Harrow. In Harrow Curtis became the head of the school, especially given his English and literature. After school, went to Oxford University, the English language and literature. London School of Harrow

At Oxford he met future famous actor-comedian Rowan Atkins, who for years became his creative partner. They are successfully performed at the Edinburgh Festival in 1979, after which they received the offer to participate in the creation of a new comedy series.

To work on the show "Not nine-hour news," Curtis was recruited as one of the screenwriters. To work on the show "Not nine-hour news," Curtis was recruited as one of the screenwriters.

After the end of a broadcast of this show, already in 1982, Curtis and Atkinson launched a new project - the TV series «Black Adder». After the end of a broadcast of this show, already in 1982, Curtis and Atkinson launched a new project - the TV series «Black Adder».Black AdderBlack Adder

At the time, Curtis wrote a fairly active comedy scripts for film and television, quite regularly collaborated with the project "is not nine-hour news." He wrote a series of songs and some sketches of the project.

In addition to the scenario of Curtis in 1985, he founded and existing to this day charity "Comic Relief".

In 1990, Richard Curtis, together with other writers was awarded the British Academy and television. In 1990, Richard Curtis, together with other writers was awarded the British Academy and television.

 And in 2000, Curtis was promoted to a higher degree, becoming a Commander of the Order. He made his directorial debut, putting the comedy "Love Actually". Love ActuallyLove Actually

For this comedy Curtis was nominated for the awards of the British Academy Film and Television "Golden Globe".

In 2006, Richard Curtis was awarded the Prize of the American "Emmy" for the film "Lady in the cafe." In 2006, Richard Curtis was awarded the Prize of the American "Emmy" for the film "Lady in the cafe."Lady in the cafe."Lady in the cafe."

 The first major success was the Richard Curtis romantic comedy in 1994 Four Weddings and a Funeral. The film was very popular, but Curtis was nominated for an Oscar for "best story". Four Weddings and a FuneralFour Weddings and a Funeral

Richard Curtis now lives in Volbersvik, Suffolk with wife Emma Freud, Civil, who bore him three children: daughter, Rachel, and two sons - James and Charlie. The eldest son - Charlie

Richard Curtis is one of the founders of Comic Relief and Make Poverty History. He is also the organizer (along with Bob Geldof) Live 8.

In an interview, Richard confessed that his favorite movie is the drama of Robert Altman of Nashville.

Since then, Richard has successfully worked on the films and the success, of course, accompanied him did not always, but in general the projects have always been taken by Curtis quite warm.

Four Weddings and a Funeral. The film was very successful, gathering around the world more than 244 million dollars and becoming the most successful British film in cinema history.

Black Adder. In 2000, the series ended at number 16 in the list of "100 Greatest British television programs." In 2004, as a result of a television interview, "Blackadder" won second place for "Best British sitcom." In 2000, the series ended at number 16 in the list of "100 Greatest British television programs." In 2004, as a result of a television interview, "Blackadder" won second place for "Best British sitcom."

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