Richard Curson Smith is an English film director, writer and producer. He is best known for his work on the award-winning films "The English Patient" (1996), "Gosford Park" (2001) and "The Constant Gardener" (2005).
Smith was born in London, England in 1967. He was raised in a family of filmmakers and actors, which inspired his passion for the art form from a young age. Smith went on to study art history and film at the University of Manchester, before going onto the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, England.
Smith got his start in the film industry as a production assistant on the feature film "My Beautiful Launderette" in 1985. He then went on to work as an assistant director on a variety of projects, including the television movie "The Song of Lunch" in 1993.
In 1996, Smith made his directorial debut with the feature film "The English Patient". The film was a critical and commercial success, and won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Smith would go on to direct the acclaimed films "Gosford Park" and "The Constant Gardener", both of which were nominated for multiple Academy Awards.
In addition to his work as a director, Smith has also written and produced a variety of films. These include "The Sense of an Ending" (2011), "The Lady in the Van" (2015) and "Fanny's Journey" (2016).
Smith's latest project, "The Dig", a period drama starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes, was released in 2021. The film was well-received by critics, with some calling it Smith's best work to date.
Smith has become known as one of the most talented and respected filmmakers in the industry, and his films have become must-watch for any fan of cinema. His work has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and he continues to be a major force in the film industry.
