James Dearden | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1949-09-14)14 September 1949 (age 76) London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, director |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouses | |
| Parent(s) | Basil Dearden Melissa Stribling |
James Dearden (born 14 September 1949) is a British screenwriter and film director, the son of actressMelissa Stribling and directorBasil Dearden.[1] He directed nine films between 1977 and 2018. His filmPascali's Island was entered into the1988 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
For writing the screenplay forFatal Attraction (1987), Dearden received a nomination for theAcademy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.[3]
Dearden is married to British actressAnnabel Brooks.[4]