David Lawrence Tringham (born 13 March 1935 – 30 November 2022) was a British film director, known in particular for Lawrence of Arabia, Ryan's Daughter, Highlander and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

David Tringham
Born(1935-03-13)13 March 1935
Died30 November 2022(2022-11-30) (aged 87)
EducationBedford Modern School

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David Tringham was born in London,[1] the son of George William Tringham of Grasse, France and Madeleine Joyce (née de Courcy). He was educated at Bedford Modern School.[2]

Tringham entered the film industry in 1955 under Sir Michael Balcon at Ealing Studios.[2] As a first assistant director he has worked alongside, among others, Sir David Lean CBE, Joseph Losey, Richard Lester, Sidney Lumet, Don Siegel and John Schlesinger. One of his early roles was on the set of Lawrence of Arabia and his work has encompassed such films as Ryan's Daughter, Highlander, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Incognito.[2] Tringham has been the writer of numerous screenplays, and was the director and adaptor of the film, The Last Chapter.[2] During his career, Tringham worked with some of the world's best known film directors, actors and actresses.[2][3]

On 24 October 1961, Tringham married Annette Alberte, the daughter of Raymond Andre Schmitt of Paris. They had two daughters: Andréa Fréderique, born 18 March 1966, and Gaia Frances, born 3 April 1970.[2] Tringham died on 30 November 2022.[4]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "David Tringham". IMDb. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Debrett's :: Details: TRINGHAM, David Lawrence; s of George William Tringham (d 1986), of Grasse, France, and Madeleine Joyce, née De Courcy (d 1987); born 13 March 1935; married 24 Oct 1962, Annette Alberte, da of Raymond Andre Schmitt (d 1987), of Paris; 2 da (Andréa Fréderique b 18 March 1966, Gaia Frances b 3 April 1970". Retrieved 29 October 2014 – via ProQuest.)
  3. ^ "David Tringham". BFI. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  4. ^ "David Tringham – White Rose Funeral Notices".
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