Stephen Daldry Quotes

A collection of quotes by Stephen Daldry.

Stephen Daldry is a renowned English film and theater director and producer. He was born on May 2, 1960, in Dorset, England. Daldry initially worked as an actor before finding his passion in directing. He studied Drama and English at the University of Sheffield and later pursued further training in directing at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Daldry gained recognition for his work in theater, notably for his production of J.B. Priestley's "An Inspector Calls," which premiered in 1992. The production was critically acclaimed and earned him numerous awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director.

In the early 2000s, Daldry transitioned to filmmaking and achieved significant success. His debut film, "Billy Elliot" (2000), about a young boy aspiring to become a ballet dancer in a mining town, received widespread acclaim and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.

He went on to direct several celebrated films, including "The Hours" (2002), "The Reader" (2008), and "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" (2011). Daldry's films often explore complex themes and feature powerful performances from renowned actors.

His impressive career has not been limited to the screen. Daldry has also directed several notable stage productions, such as the award-winning play "Skylight" and the musical "Billy Elliot," which garnered him another Laurence Olivier Award.

Stephen Daldry's remarkable body of work has earned him critical acclaim and established him as a prominent figure in both the theater and film industry.

There are a few writers that one has a relationship with tha

There are a few writers that one has a relationship with that means, basically, you do whatever they say. One is Caryl Churchill, and the other is David Hare.

Stephen Daldry

Relationship

I spent a little time in Germany as a schoolboy learning Ger

I spent a little time in Germany as a schoolboy learning German, and it's a country I knew very well, spent a lot of time in. I knew the history very well. I've always wanted to do a piece of work about the post-war period, of one sort or another.

Stephen Daldry

Learning

I am, in fact, Superman. Every morning I wake up and go into

I am, in fact, Superman. Every morning I wake up and go into a telephone booth and change my costume, and then go to work.

Stephen Daldry

Morning

I love changing. I hate it when people try to box me in to a

I love changing. I hate it when people try to box me in to a relationship or in a work context. Any situation where I feel boxed in freaks me out. And I feel the need to reinvent myself or I'll get bored.

Stephen Daldry

Relationship

I never want to make a film. I don't wake up in the morning

I never want to make a film. I don't wake up in the morning going, 'Ooh, I'd really love to be on set making a film today'. I'm aware that other contemporary film directors perceive film-making as what they do, as what they have to do. But I would hope that I am more catholic in my tastes.

Stephen Daldry

Morning