Hanif Kureishi
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- December 5, 1954
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
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".
Filmography
Bowie: The Final Act 2025
as Self
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi 2024
as Self
My Beautiful Laundrette 2020
Writer
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy 2020
as Self
Hanif Kureishi Interview 2015
Actor
Le Week-End 2013
Writer
David Bowie Is Happening Now 2013
as Self
Heavy Rain 2010
as Himself
- Weddings and Beheadings
Weddings and Beheadings 2007
Screenplay
Venus 2006
Screenplay
Andrew and Jeremy Get Married 2005
Actor
The Mother 2003
Writer
Intimacy 2001
Novel
The Escort 1999
Screenplay
My Son the Fanatic 1997
Story, Writer
Black and White in Colour 1992
as Self
London Kills Me 1991
Writer, Director
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid 1987
Screenplay
- Laughter
Laughter 1986
as Himself
- Rage
Rage 1986
as Himself
- Tears
Tears 1986
as Himself
My Beautiful Laundrette 1985
Author, Writer
Credits from TMDB.