Nick Willing

Nick Willing

64 · Born: Jan 1, 1961

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1961 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Victor Willing
  • Paula Rego

Biography

Nick Willing is a highly accomplished and versatile British creative individual, boasting a remarkable range of skills that have enabled him to excel in multiple roles within the film and television industries.

The individual in question, a multifaceted personality with a rich artistic background, was born to a Portuguese painter of considerable repute, Paula Rego, and an English artist of equal standing, Victor Willing. This unique union of artistic talents had a profound influence on the development of the individual's artistic perspective, which was further shaped by his early years spent in Portugal.

Notable figure Willing embarked on a formal educational journey at the prestigious National Film and Television School, where he successfully completed his studies and earned his degree in 1982. Following his academic achievement, he launched his professional career by taking on the role of director for a string of music videos, showcasing his creative skills and artistic flair. His impressive portfolio featured collaborations with renowned bands, including The Eurythmics, Bob Geldof, Swing Out Sister, Debbie Gibson, Kirsty MacColl, Kim Appleby, Tony Banks, and Nik Kershaw, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile director.

Person Biography:

Willing's early life and background information are not publicly available.

Willing dedicated a considerable amount of time during this particular era to refining his writing abilities, ultimately transforming Steve Szilagyi's novel, "Photographing Fairies", into a full-length feature film. The film, which was financially backed by Polgram Filmed Entertainment, made its debut in 1996 and received widespread critical acclaim, with notable recognition including the esteemed Méliès d'Or award, which he proudly accepted in 1998.

The subsequent creative endeavour of the accomplished individual, Willing, was a remarkable undertaking known as Alice in Wonderland. This ambitious project boasted an impressive ensemble cast, comprising a diverse range of talented actors and actresses, including the multifaceted Whoopi Goldberg, the esteemed Ben Kingsley, the accomplished Robbie Coltrane, the versatile Martin Short, the renowned Peter Ustinov, the beloved Gene Wilder, the celebrated comedian Ken Dodd, the accomplished Christopher Lloyd, the talented George Wendt, and the highly acclaimed Miranda Richardson.

Produced for the esteemed NBC television network in the year 1999, Alice in Wonderland earned a total of four prestigious Primetime Emmy Awards, a testament to the project's exceptional quality and the hard work and dedication of those involved.

Nick Willing's extraordinary professional journey has been characterized by his impressive ability to effortlessly transition between various roles, his innovative approach to storytelling, and his unwavering commitment to honing his skills as a filmmaker.

Career

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2011
Neverland
Neverland as Writer
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2019
Unstoppable
Unstoppable as Director
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2014
Altar
Altar as Director, Writer
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2013
Baby Sellers
Baby Sellers as Director
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2005
The River King
The River King as Director
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2002
Close Your Eyes
Close Your Eyes as Director, Writer
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1999
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1997
Photographing Fairies
Photographing Fairies as Director, Writer
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2015
Olympus
Olympus as Creator, Screenplay
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2009
Alice
Alice as Creator
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2000