Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson (born May 1 1946) is a British writer, actor and director, best known for his film Withnail and I.

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May 1 - 1946 - British - Withnail and I

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He was born in Broadstairs in Kent and studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. At age 21 he was cast as Benvolio in Franco Zeffirelli's film adaption of Romeo and Juliet. After spending the seventies as a struggling actor in 1980 he dedicated himself to writing.

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Broadstairs - Kent - London - Franco Zeffirelli's - Romeo and Juliet

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Commissioned by David Puttnam Robinson had adapted The Killing Fields from book to screenplay: a story about two journalists' experiences fleeing the Khmer Rouge which earned him Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and a BAFTA award.

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David Puttnam - The Killing Fields - Khmer Rouge - Oscar - Golden Globe - BAFTA

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Robinson is most widely recognised for the film Withnail and I (1987), which he wrote and directed. It was partly autobiographical, the character Withnail largely based on a friend, Vivian MacKerrell, who died young and the 'I' (or Marwood) on Robinson. The script started life as a novel that circulated privately amongst friends and had an underground following. After 'Withnail' his career has had mixed success. How to Get Ahead in Advertising is also highly regarded.

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Withnail and I - 1987 - How to Get Ahead in Advertising

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He has also written a novel, The Peculiar Memories of Thomas Penman and a novelette, Paranoia in the Launderette.

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