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Tony Richardson (June 5, 1928 - November 14, 1991) was a British director.
Representative of the British New Wave of directors. In 1964 he received two Academy Awards (Best Director and Best Picture) for Tom Jones (1963). He was married to the actress Vanessa Redgrave and had two daughters, Natasha Richardson and Joely Redgrave. He was bisexual and died from AIDS.
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Tony Richardson Facts
| Birth Name | Cecil Antonio Richardson |
| Occupation | Director |
| Birthday | June 5, 1928 |
| Sign | Gemini |
| Birthplace | United Kingdom |
| Date of death | November 4, 1991 (age 63) |
| Awards | 1964 Academy Awards: Best Director (for Tom Jones) |