Craig Pearce

Craig Pearce

Personal Details

Spouse
  • Emma Scott

  • Lucille Aurela

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 1, 2025 )

Biography

Noted Australian screenwriter and film director, Craig Pearce, has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema through his involvement in the creation of several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

One of his most notable works is the 2001 musical romantic comedy-drama, Moulin Rouge!, which co-starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, and received widespread critical acclaim.

Prior to this, Pearce collaborated with Baz Luhrmann on the 1992 dance drama film, Strictly Ballroom, which premiered at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival and received a standing ovation.

Additionally, Pearce worked alongside Luhrmann again on the 1996 modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, and received widespread critical acclaim.

In his personal life, Pearce has been married twice. His current spouse is Lucille Aurela, and he was previously married to Emma Scott.

Career

1988
Vicious
Vicious as Terry
1987
Nightmaster
Nightmaster as Guy Duncan
2022
Elvis
Elvis as Screenplay
2013
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby as Screenplay
2010
Charlie St. Cloud
Charlie St. Cloud as Writer, Screenplay
2001
Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge! as Screenplay
1996
Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet as Screenplay
1992
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom as Screenplay
2022
Pistol
Pistol as Creator
2017
Will
Will as Creator