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David Kerr

b. 1967

British film and television director (born 1967)

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Born 1967. David Kerr is a British television director and film director.

David Kerr is a British film and television director. His debut feature film, Johnny English Strikes Again, was released by Universal Pictures in 2018. David has a long track record as a pilot/lead director of award-winning TV comedy and drama, which includes No Offence, Inside No.9, Fresh Meat, Beautiful People and Whites.

Early life Kerr studied at Clare College, Cambridge and graduated (1989) with a First Class degree in Classics.

Career He directs commercials through Hungry Man Productions. In 2015, his US gun control spot, "Playthings", won Best PSA at The AICP Show in New York.

David was presented with a British Academy Television Award for directing the first series of That Mitchell and Webb Look in 2006. He was nominated for another BAFTA for the second series in 2008.

In August 2017, he directed the spy comedy film Johnny English Strikes Again, which was released in 2018.

In November 2023, it was announced by Paramount+ that Kerr would be lead director for a new original drama series Stags, filming on location in Tenerife and due to be released in 2024.

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University of Cambridge, Clare College, Cambridge University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Kerr?

British film and television director (born 1967)

When was David Kerr born?

David Kerr was born on 3 September 1967 in Belfast.

What is David Kerr's occupation?

David Kerr is a television director and film director.

What nationality is David Kerr?

David Kerr is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Kerr

Β· Wikidata: Q5235965

Β· DBpedia: David Kerr (director)

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