Roland Joffé
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Roland Joffé earns a living as a British director whose name recurs across a run of productions. The first credit dates from 1977. More credits fall under drama than under anything else. He has been working in the industry for 49 years. The most visible credit is 'The Mission'. He is also credited on 'The Killing Fields'.
Roland Joffé
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Roland Joffé earns a living as a British director whose name recurs across a run of productions. The first credit dates from 1977. More credits fall under drama than under anything else. He has been working in the industry for 49 years. The most visible credit is 'The Mission'. He is also credited on 'The Killing Fields'.
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The Mission
1986
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The Killing Fields
1984
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Captivity
2007
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The Scarlet Letter
1995
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Vatel
2000
Director
November 1963
2026
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City of Joy
1992
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Fat Man and Little Boy
1989
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The Forgiven
2018
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There Be Dragons
2011
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Goodbye Lover
1999
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You and I
2011
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The Lovers
2015
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Roland Joffé and where are they from?
Roland Joffé is 80 years old, born on November 17, 1945 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Roland Joffé?
Roland Joffé is best known for directing The Mission, The Killing Fields, The Scarlet Letter.
How many movies has Roland Joffé directed?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Roland Joffé has directed or written 14 films and worked on 10 TV shows.
What was Roland Joffé's first movie?
The career of Roland Joffé began with L'Inverno ().
What is Roland Joffé's most recent movie or series?
Roland Joffé's most recent release is The Gray House, which premiered on February 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Roland Joffé created or directed?
On television, Roland Joffé has appeared in Coronation Street, Texas Rising, The Gray House, Sun Records.
Does Roland Joffé have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Roland Joffé's upcoming work includes: November 1963 (2026).
Roland Joffé
1945-11-17 · London, England, UK
Roland Joffé (/ˈdʒɒfeɪ/; born 17 November 1945) is an English film and television director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for directing the critically acclaimed films The Killing Fields (1984) and The Mission (1986), earning him Academy Award nominations for Best Director. The latter won the Palme d'Or at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.
Joffé began his career in television, with early credits including episodes of Coronation Street and an adaptation of The Stars Look Down for Granada. He gained a reputation for hard-hitting political stories with the series Bill Brand and factual dramas for Play for Today. In the late 1980s, he co-founded the production company Lightmotive with Ben Myron.Roland Joffé, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.