Hanif Kureishi

Hanif Kureishi

70 · Born: Dec 5, 1954

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 5, 1954 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Monique Proudlove

    ( May 10, 2025 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Tracey Scoffield

Biography

Hanif Kureishi, a renowned British writer and actor, came into this world on a chilly December 5th, 1954, in the bustling city of London, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact in the world of film and literature, with some of his most notable works including the critically acclaimed "My Beautiful Laundrette" (1985),the thought-provoking "Venus" (2006),and the poignant "My Son the Fanatic" (1997).

In his personal life, Hanif Kureishi has been married twice. His current spouse is the lovely Monique Proudlove, with whom he shares a child. Prior to their union, he was married to the talented Tracey Scoffield. Despite his many accomplishments, Hanif Kureishi remains humble and dedicated to his craft, continuing to captivate audiences with his unique voice and perspective.

Career

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2004
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2020
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2013
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2011
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2013
Le Week-End
Le Week-End as Writer
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2006
Venus
Venus as Screenplay
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2003
The Mother
The Mother as Writer
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2001
Intimacy
Intimacy as Novel
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1999
The Escort
The Escort as Screenplay
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1997
My Son the Fanatic
My Son the Fanatic as Writer, Story
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1987
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1985
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1991
London Kills Me
London Kills Me as Director, Writer
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1993