Neil Jordan

Neil Jordan

75 · Born: Feb 25, 1950

Personal Details

BornFeb 25, 1950 Sligo, Ireland
Spouse
  • Brenda Rawn

    ( Jun 30, 2004 to Dec 10, 2025 )
  • Vivienne Shields

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Neil Jordan, a multifaceted individual with a passion for creative storytelling, began his career by crafting intricate and engaging short stories. His remarkable talent caught the attention of esteemed literary critics, earning him the prestigious Guardian Fiction prize in 1976 for his captivating narrative, "A Night in Tunisia". This remarkable achievement served as a catalyst, propelling Jordan into the world of filmmaking.

As a result of his newfound success, renowned film director John Boorman took notice of Jordan's exceptional writing abilities and approached him with an intriguing opportunity. Boorman invited Jordan to create a documentary that would delve into the making of his epic film, "Excalibur". This chance encounter marked the beginning of Jordan's journey as a film director, allowing him to bring his imaginative vision to life on the big screen.

Career

2008
1995
Lumière and Company
Lumière and Company as (segment "John Boorman")
2003
The Actors
The Actors as Story
1981
Traveller
Traveller as Writer
2023
Marlowe
Marlowe as Director, Screenplay
2018
Greta
Greta as Director, Screenplay
2012
Byzantium
Byzantium as Director
2009
Ondine
Ondine as Director, Writer
2007
The Brave One
The Brave One as Director
2005
Breakfast on Pluto
Breakfast on Pluto as Director, Screenplay
2003
The Good Thief
The Good Thief as Director, Writer
1999
In Dreams
In Dreams as Director, Screenplay
The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair as Director, Screenplay
1998
The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy as Director, Screenplay
1996
Michael Collins
Michael Collins as Director, Writer
1992
The Crying Game
The Crying Game as Director, Screenplay
1991
The Miracle
The Miracle as Director, Writer
1989
1988
High Spirits
High Spirits as Director, Writer
1986
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa as Director, Screenplay
1984
The Company of Wolves
The Company of Wolves as Director, Screenplay
1982
Angel
Angel as Director, Writer
2017
Riviera
Riviera as Creator
2011
The Borgias
The Borgias as Creator