Roger Donaldson
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About
Director of films such as Cocktail, No Way Out, and Dante's Peak.
Before Fame
He immigrated to New Zealand in 1965 where he started a still photography business and began making commercials.
Trivia
His big break came when he replaced Lawrence of Arabia director David Lean on the film The Bounty.
Family Life
His son Chris represented New Zealand in the Olympics.
Associated With
His 1988 film Cocktail featured a young Tom Cruise.