Richard Lester

1932-01-19 – 2006-03-25 (age 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Biography

Richard Lester (born 19 January 1932) is an American-born British-based film director notable for his work with The Beatles in the 1960s and his work on the Superman film series in the 1980s.

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Richard Lester

Richard Lester

Richard Lester

Richard Lester

Richard Lester

Known For

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

1979

as Man Watching Hearse Pass by (uncredited)

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

2016

as Self

The Making of 'Superman III'

The Making of 'Superman III'

1985

as Self

You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'

You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'

1995

as Self

Filmmakers in Action

Filmmakers in Action

2006

as Self

THE BEATLES in HELP!

THE BEATLES in HELP!

2007

as Self

Richard Lester!

Richard Lester!

1998

The Unknown Peter Sellers

The Unknown Peter Sellers

2000

as Self

A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema

A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema

1986

as Self

The Making of 'Superman II'

The Making of 'Superman II'

1983

as Self

Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

2014

as Self - Director

Things They Said Today

Things They Said Today

2002

as Self

The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film

The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film

1959

Spike

Spike

1996

as Self

Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'

Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'

2004

as Self

Petulia: The Uncommon Movie

Petulia: The Uncommon Movie

1968

as Himself

La route

La route

1975