Michael Ondaatje

Michael Ondaatje

writer, director, actor

Michael Ondaatje was born on Sep 12, 1943 in Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]. Michael Ondaatje's big-screen debut came with The English Patient directed by Anthony Minghella in 1996. Michael Ondaatje is known for Elimination Dance directed by Bruce McDonald, Don McKellar stars as Male Dance Partner and Tracy Wright as Female Dance Partner. Michael Ondaatje has got 2 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Michael Ondaatje achieved is Torino Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Michael Ondaatje plays is Elimination Dance which will be released on Sep 12, 1998.

Michael Ondaatje was born on September 12, 1943 in Colombo, Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]. He is a writer and director, known for Le patient anglais (1996), Elimination Dance (1998) and The Offering (1966). He is married to Linda Spaulding.

  • Birthday

    Sep 12, 1943
  • Place of Birth

    Colombo, Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Torino Film Festival
1999
Best International Short Film
Winner - CinemAvvenire Award
1999
Best Short Film
Winner - CinemAvvenire Award
USC Scripter Award
1997
The English Patient (1996)
Winner - USC Scripter Award

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