Peter Yates

Director

Birthday July 24, 1929

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jan 9, 2011 (81)

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About

Directed films such as Robbery, Bullitt, Breaking Away, and The Dresser.

Before Fame

He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Trivia

He had a small stint as a race car driver.

Family Life

He married Virginia Pope in 1960 and the couple had two children together.

Associated With

He directed Albert Finney in his Oscar-nominated role in the 1983 film The Dresser.