Phillip Borsos
Canadian filmmaker (1953–1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phillip Borsos (May 5, 1953 – February 2, 1995) was an Australian-born Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter.[1] A four-time Canadian Film Award and Genie Award winner and an Academy Award nominee, he was one of the major figures of Canadian and British Columbian filmmaking during the 1980s,[2][3] earning critical acclaim and accolades at a time when Canadian filmmakers were still struggling to gain attention outside of North America.[1][4]
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Phillip Borsos | |
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Born | (1953-05-05)May 5, 1953 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Died | February 2, 1995(1995-02-02) (aged 41) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter |
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Spouse | Beret Paulsen Borsos |
Children | 2 |
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