Roland Joffe Biography

Roland Joffe is a British director and producer of film and television films who was born and brought up in London, United Kingdom. He is well known for the Academy Award-winning films like The Killing Fields and The Mission.

He started his career in television, and his early credits included episodes of Coronation Street and an adaptation of The Stars Look Down for Granada. He was well known for his hard-hitting political stories with the series Bill Brand and factual dramas for Play for Today.

10 Quick Facts About Roland Joffe

1. Name: Roland Joffe
2. Age: 76 years old as of 2021
3. Birthday: 17 November
4. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
5. Height: Under Review
6. Nationality: British
7. Occupation: Director and producer
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: $24,292 and $72,507
10. Net worth: $15 million dollars

Roland Joffe Age

Joffe is 76 years old as of 2021, he was born on 17 November 1945, in London, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 17 November every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.

Roland Joffe Height

Joffe stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Roland Joffe Height

Joffe has a moderate weight.

Roland Joffe Education

Joffé got his education from two independent schools: Carmel College in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and the Lycée français Charles de Gaulle in London, which was Europe’s only Jewish boarding school until it closed in 1997. He was done by his formal education at the University of Manchester.

Roland Joffe Parents

Joffe was born and raised by his father Mark Joffe and his mother in London, United Kingdom. However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Roland Joffe Wife

Joffe was married to his lovely wife Jane Lapotaire. The couple did their wedding in 1974 and divorced in 1980 and together they were blessed with a son, screenwriter, and director Rowan Joffé (b. 1973). Afterward, he and actress Cherie Lunghi were in a long-term relationship and they have a daughter, actor Nathalie Lunghi (b. 1986).

Roland Joffe Children

Joffe shared a son Rowan Joffé born in 1973 together with his first wife, Jane Lapotaire before he was later blessed with a daughter, actor Nathalie Lunghi born in 1986 together with his partner, Cherie Lunghi.

Roland Joffe Net Worth

Joffe has an estimated net worth of $15 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a director and producer of the film. Through his various sources of income, Joffe has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Roland Joffe Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Roland Joffe.

Roland Joffe Wiki

• Full Names: Roland Joffé
• Popular As: British director and producer
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Director/ Producer
• Nationality: British
• Race / Ethnicity: Jewish
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Roland Joffe Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 75 years old as of 2020
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Date of Birth: 17 November 1945
• Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
• Birthday: 17 November

Roland Joffe Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: To be updated
• Hair Color: To be updated
• Shoe Size: To be updated

Roland Joffe Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Mark Joffe
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Was married to Jane Lapotaire
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons ( Rowan Joffé) Daughter(s) (Nathalie Lunghi)

Roland Joffe Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $15 million
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of Income: from his career as a Producer or Director

Roland Joffe Career

Joffé joined Granada Television as a trainee director in 1973 upon completion of university. While at Granada, he directed episodes of Coronation Street, Sam, The Stars Look Down, Crown Court, Bill Brand, and Headmaster.

Producer Tony Garnett wanted to hire Joffé as director for The Spongers within BBCs Play for Today series in 1977. However, the BBC declined to give Joffé clearance citing his political activities.

The BBC was cautious because Joffé had attended some Workers’ Revolutionary Party meetings in the early 1970s, even though he did not become a party member. In the end, BBC withdrew its reservations on Joffé’s appointment after Tony Garnett threatened to go public about the issue. The Spongers went on to win the prestigious Prix Italia award.

Joffé also directed a scene in BBC’s Second City Firsts in 1977 and later two more plays for Play for Today: The Legion Hall Bombing, 1979 and the United Kingdom, 1981. In 1979, he coordinated the TV play No, Mama, No by Verity Bargate for the ITV Playhouse arrangement.

Roland Joffé Movies

• The Mission 1986
• The Killing Fields 1984
• Vatel 2000
• City of Joy 1992

• There Be Dragons 2011
• Fat Man and Little Boy 1989
• The Scarlet Letter 1995
• Captivity 2007

• The Forgiven 2017
• The Lovers 2013
• You and I 2008
• Goodbye Lover 1998

• The Spongers 1978
• Cautivos
• Super Mario Bros. 1993
• Desideri proibiti

• Mission,
• The I Am Patrick Swayze 2019
• United Kingdom 1981

• Los amantes
• Blood on the Crown 2021
• The Glance of Music
• Hrdinové od Alama

• Texas felemelkedése
• Slovo srama
• Doble juego
• Patrick Swayze – Hollywoods Traumtänzer

• Příživníci
• Texas Rising Preview
• Shabana! Actor, Activist, Woman
• Captivity – Tödliches Spiel
• Time Traveller Waterproof 2000
• Desprecio

Roland Joffe The Mission

The Mission is a 1986 British period drama movie about the encounters of a Jesuit teacher in the eighteenth century in South America. it was written by Robert Bolt and directed by Roland Joffé. The film stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Cherie Lunghi, and Liam Neeson.

The film won both the Palme d’Or and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. It was chosen number one on the Church Times’ Top 50 Religious Films list in April 2007. It is one of fifteen movies recorded in the classification “Religion” on the Vatican film list. The music, scored by Italian author Ennio Morricone, positioned first on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) Classic 100 Music in the Movies.

Roland Joffe There Be Dragons

There Be Dragons is a 2011 historical epic war film written and directed by Roland Joffé. It is a drama set during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s and features themes such as betrayal, love and hatred, forgiveness, friendship, and finding meaning in everyday life. The film was released on 6 May 2011. It includes the story of soldiers, a journalist, his father, and a real-life priest, Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei who was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint.

Roland Joffe Awards | Nominations

Academy Awards:

• 1985: Best Director- The Killing Fields, nominated.
• 1987: Best Director- The Mission, nominated.

British Academy Film Awards:

• 1985: Best Direction- The Killing Fields, nominated.
• 1987: Best Direction- The Mission, nominated.
• 1987: Best Film- The Mission, nominated.

Berlin International Film Festival:

• 1990: Golden Bear- Fat Man and Little Boy, nominated)

Cannes Film Festival:

• 1986: Golden Palm- The Mission, won.
• 1986: Technical Grand Prize- The Mission, won.

Golden Globes:

• 1985: Best Director- The Killing Fields, nominated.
• 1987: Best Director- The Mission, nominated.

Golden Raspberry Awards:

• 1996: Worst Picture- The Scarlet Letter, nominated.
• 1996: Worst Remake Or Sequel- nThe Scarlet Letter, won.
• 1996: Worst Director- The Scarlet Letter, nominated.
• 2008: Worst Director- Captivity, nominated.

1978: The Spongers

Roland Joffe Television

• Coronation Street, 1973–1974.
• Sam, 1974–1975.
• The Stars Look Down, 1975.
• Crown Court, 1976.

• Bill Brand, 1976.
• Headmaster, 1977.
• Second City Firsts, 1977.
• The Spongers, 1978.

• The Legion Hall Bombing, 1978.
• No, Mama, No, 1979.
• The United Kingdom, 1981.

• Texas Rising, 2015.
• Sun Records, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roland Joffe

Who is Roland Joffe?

Roland Joffe is a British director and producer of film and television films who was born and brought up in London, United Kingdom. He gained wide recognition for the Academy Award-winning films like The Killing Fields and The Mission.

How old is Roland Joffe?

Joffe is 75 years old as of 2020, he is a British national born on 17 November 1945, London, United Kingdom.

How tall is Roland Joffe?

Joffe stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Roland Joffe married?

Yes, Joffe was married to his lovely wife Jane Lapotaire. The couple did their wedding in 1974 and divorced in 1980 and together they were blessed with a son, screenwriter, and director Rowan Joffé (b. 1973). Afterward, he and actress Cherie Lunghi were in a long-term relationship and they have a daughter, actor Nathalie Lunghi (b. 1986).

How much is Roland Joffe worth?

Joffe has an approximate net worth of $15 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Roland Joffe live?

Because of security reasons, Joffe has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Roland Joffe dead or alive?

Joffe is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Roland Joffe Now?

Joffe is still pursuing his career as a director and producer of film and television films.

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