Humphrey Burton

Humphrey Burton

director, editor, producer

Humphrey Burton was born on Mar 25, 1931 in UK. Humphrey Burton's big-screen debut came with A Question of Faith directed by Colin Nears in 1979. Humphrey Burton is known for Candide directed by Humphrey Burton, Leonard Bernstein stars as Self - Commentator and Jerry Hadley as Candide. Humphrey Burton has got 4 awards and 9 nominations so far. The most recent award Humphrey Burton achieved is Primetime Emmy Awards. The upcoming new movie Humphrey Burton plays is Candide which will be released on Oct 15, 1991.

Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award.

  • Birthday

    Mar 25, 1931
  • Place of Birth

    Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK

Known For

Awards

4 wins & 9 nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards
1988
Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
Winner - Primetime Emmy
1972
Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Classical Music
Winner - Primetime Emmy
BAFTA Awards
1975
Best Specialised Series
Winner - BAFTA TV Award
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