Stephen Frears
Awards & Honours
31
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Records
Stephen Frears' career is marked by numerous accolades that reflect his versatility and influence. He has won three BAFTAs and a Primetime Emmy, and has been nominated for two Oscars. His knighthood in 2023 recognized his contributions to film and television, and he has received honors from France and his alma mater. His films have received over 30 award nominations, and he is consistently ranked among Britain's most influential cultural figures.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight Bachelor
Knighted for services to film and television.
Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Awarded for his contributions to the arts.
Honorary Degree
Honorary Doctor of Letters.
Freedom of the City of Leicester
Honorary freedom of his birthplace.
Fellow of the British Academy (FBA)
Elected as a Fellow.
Rankings & Lists
100 most influential people in British culture
Records & Feats
First director to win BAFTA for both Best Film and Best Director for the same film (My Beautiful Laundrette)
Frears won both awards for My Beautiful Laundrette in 1986.