Jim Threapleton
James Edward Threapleton (born 8 November 1973) is an English film director. Threapleton has worked as an assistant director on many films, including Hideous Kinky.
Jim Threapleton | |
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| Born | James Edward Threapleton 8 November 1973 (age 49) Wharfedale, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Other names | James Threapleton |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, Film Producer and Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3, including Mia Threapleton |
Career
His first work as a director (and writer) was the film Extraordinary Rendition, starring Omar Berdouni and Andy Serkis,[1] which premiered at the 2007 Locarno Film Festival.
Personal life
The elder of two boys, he has a younger brother Robin. He and Kate Winslet, whom he met on the set of Hideous Kinky, married on 22 November 1998 in Reading, Berkshire, Winslet's hometown. They have a daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton (born 12 October 2000 in London). The couple separated in September 2001 and divorced on 13 December 2001.
In 2008 Threapleton married his second wife, Julie Vuorinen, a school administrator and teacher to special needs students. They have two daughters, Olivia, born in 2009, and Georgia, born in 2013.[2][3]
References
- Eurochannel. "Extraordinary Rendition - Jim Threapleton - United Kingdom - Euro Cinema - English - Eurochannel".
- Walker, Mandrake by Tim (11 October 2008). "Playmate on the way for Kate Winslet's daughter Mia" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- Jim Threapleton Creates a New Future for Mia Honey Celebrity Baby Blog, January 5, 2009