Biography

Phyllida Lloyd was born on June 17, 1957 in Bristol, England, UK. She is a director and producer, known for Mamma Mia! (2008), The Iron Lady (2011) and Herself (2020).

Directed Meryl Streep to her third Oscar win for The Iron Lady (2011)).

Leading British theatre director, particularly praised for her work in opera.

In the Independent on Sunday 2006 Pink List - a list of the most influential gay men and women - she came no. 56, a new entry.

She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to the film industry.

On being awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2010: The honour was a complete surprise...One gets to be the captain of the ship, but ultimately you would not get anywhere without the cast and crew.

Margaret Thatcher is the most significant female political leader Great Britain has had since Elizabeth I.