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John Dexter

Director & actor · born 2 August 1925 · Derby, Derbyshire, England

John Dexter (2 August 1925 – 23 March 1990) was an English theatre, opera and film director.

Born in Derby, Derbyshire, England, Dexter left school at the age of fourteen to serve in the British Army during the Second World War. Following the war, he began working as a stage actor before turning to producing and directing shows for repertory companies. In 1957, he was appointed Associate Director of the English Stage Company based at the Royal Court.

Where to start: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004).

As director 10

As actor 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Dexter movie?

By viewer score, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) at 6.8/10.

What are John Dexter’s most popular movies?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

How many movies has John Dexter made?

11 films on TMDB, 10 as director, 1 as actor.

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