Born in the vibrant neighborhood of Kings Cross, London, a young individual would soon discover a profound passion for films at the tender age of twelve, a fascination that would endure for a lifetime.
Upon completing his education, this budding filmmaker entered the world of employment with BritishFilms Ltd., a renowned documentary film company based in the heart of London's Soho, where he began his career as an Assistant Film Editor.
Throughout his tenure, he had the privilege of working alongside some of the most esteemed directors in the industry, including Tony Richardson, Karel Reiz, Sandy MacKendrick, Lindsay Anderson, Dick Lester, Bryan Forbes, Joe McGrath, Michael Cacoyannis, and the illustrious Richard Attenborough, at iconic studios such as Pinewood, Shepperton, Elstree, and Twickenham.
It was, however, Sir Richard Attenborough who provided him with his big break, entrusting him with the editing duties for his directorial debut, "Oh! What A Lovely War."
As his reputation grew, Connor's directing career began to take shape, courtesy of Amicus Films producer, Milton Subotsky, who offered him the opportunity to helm a horror film, "Tales from Beyond the Grave." This marked the beginning of a series of Edgar Rice Burroughs adventure films, cementing his status as a rising talent in the industry.
In the year 1980, Connor made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he would go on to direct the cult classic "Motel Hell" and the critically acclaimed "Sunset Grill."
As his career continued to flourish, Connor found himself drawn to high-profile international mini-series, including "Master of The Game," "North & South Book 2," "Great Expectations," "The Old CuriosityShop," "Iran, 444 DAYS," "Frankenstein," "Blackbeard," and most recently, "Marco Polo."
Throughout his illustrious career, Connor has had the privilege of directing an impressive 100+ film and television projects, solidifying his position as a master of his craft.
Today, Connor remains actively engaged in producing and directing feature films, a testament to his unwavering passion and dedication to the art of filmmaking.
