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Hanif Kureishi
Born
5 December 1954
Place
London, England, UK
Writing

Hanif Kureishi

Hanif Kureishi CBE (born December 5, 1954) is an English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. The themes of his work have touched on topics of race, nationalism, immigration, and sexuality. In 2008, The Times named Kureishi in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".

As actor

Bowie: The Final Act

Bowie: The Final Act

2025 · Self
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

2024 · Self
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

2020 · Self
Hanif Kureishi Interview

Hanif Kureishi Interview

2015
David Bowie Is Happening Now

David Bowie Is Happening Now

2013 · Self
Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

2010 · Himself
Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

2005
Black and White in Colour

Black and White in Colour

1992 · Self

Tears

1986 · Himself

Rage

1986 · Himself

Laughter

1986 · Himself

As director

London Kills Me

London Kills Me

1991 · Director