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Hugh Macdonald(1943-2024)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Hugh Macdonald was born on 12 January 1943 in New Zealand. He was a director and producer, known for This Is New Zealand (1970), No Ordinary Sheila (2017) and The Governor (1977). He was married to Clare. He died on 28 May 2024 in Whitby, New Zealand.
BornJanuary 12, 1943
DiedMay 28, 2024(81)
BornJanuary 12, 1943
DiedMay 28, 2024(81)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

This Is New Zealand (1970)
This Is New Zealand
8.5
Short
  • Director
  • 1970
No Ordinary Sheila (2017)
No Ordinary Sheila
8.7
  • Director
  • 2017
The Governor (1977)
The Governor
TV Mini Series
  • Director
The Frog, the Dog, and the Devil (1986)
The Frog, the Dog, and the Devil
6.0
Short
  • Producer(as Hugh MacDonald)
  • 1986

Credits

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Producer

  • Fisherboy
    Short
    • producer (as Hugh MacDonald)
    • 2003
  • The Orchard
    Short
    • producer (as Hugh MacDonald)
    • 1996
  • The Frog, the Dog, and the Devil (1986)
    The Frog, the Dog, and the Devil
    6.0
    Short
    • producer (as Hugh MacDonald)
    • 1986
  • Dreams in Black & White
    • producer
    • 1981

Director

  • No Ordinary Sheila (2017)
    No Ordinary Sheila
    8.7
    • Director
    • 2017
  • The Governor (1977)
    The Governor
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 1977
  • This Is New Zealand (1970)
    This Is New Zealand
    8.5
    Short
    • Director
    • 1970

Writer

  • This Is New Zealand (1970)
    This Is New Zealand
    8.5
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Hugh MacDonald
  • Born
    • January 12, 1943
    • New Zealand
  • Died
    • May 28, 2024
    • Whitby, New Zealand(complications from dementia)
  • Spouse
    • Clare(her death, 3 children)

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