Richard Lester

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/richard-lester

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1. When was Richard Lester born?January 19, 1932
2. What is the primary career location?United Kingdom
3. What is the recognition?Two-time BAFTA Award nominee, Honorary Associate of London Film School, BFI Fellow
4. Who is Richard Lester?Richard Lester is a movie maker who made the Beatles' wildest movies and many other fun films. He is known for his fast, playful style that made movies feel like a real adventure.
5. How did Richard Lester start making movies?He began in television in the mid‑1950s, working on shows like The Goon Show in the United Kingdom. This helped him learn quick editing and funny timing.

Zeitgeist: The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history.
Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or film.
Subversive Humor: Comedy that challenges or undermines established norms or authority.