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Christopher Hampton
A celebrated playwright and screenwriter, Christopher Hampton navigates the intricate dance of ambition and artistry as he adapts literary classics for the stage and screen, earning critical acclaim and Academy Awards for his bold, nuanced visions.
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- Writer
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- Director
In short · Writing since 1965, 7 decades active, 30 credits, 2 Academy Award wins.
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- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
Biography
Christopher James Hampton is a British playwright, screenwriter, translator, and film director. He is best known for his play *Les Liaisons Dangereuses*, based on the novel of the same name, and the film adaptation.
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Director
3 credits
Writer
21 credits
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses(2026)
Writer
Film
The Son(2022)
Writer
Film
The Father(2020)
Writer
Film
Ali and Nino(2016)
Writer
Film
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses(2016)
Writer
Film
The Thirteenth Tale(2013)
Writer
Film
Adore(2013)
Writer
Film
A Dangerous Method(2011)
Writer
FilmBad Company(2010)
Writer
Film
Chéri(2009)
Writer
Film
Atonement(2007)
Writer
Film
The Quiet American(2002)
Writer
Film
Mary Reilly(1996)
Writer
Film
Total Eclipse(1995)
Writer
Film
Dangerous Liaisons(1989)
Creator
Film
Oviri(1986)
Writer
Film
The Good Father(1985)
Writer
Film
Beyond the Limit(1983)
Writer
Film
Rimbaud in L.A.(1982)
Writer
Film
Tales from the Vienna Woods(1979)
Writer
Film
A Doll's House(1973)
Writer
Film
Actor
2 credits
Awards & Nominations
2 wins · 1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Won2020Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Nom2007Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Won1988Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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- Until 1 PMSelf · 2019
- Nostromo: El sueño imposible de David LeanSelf · 2017
- Shadows in Paradise: Hitler's Exiles in HollywoodSelf · 2008
- Quoi? L'éternité.Self · 2005
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