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Julian Fellowes was born on August 17, 1949 in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt and is credited as a screenwriter, film director and politician. As of 2026, Julian Fellowes is 77 years old. Schooling on record includes Magdalene College. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2002), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie (2011), Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay (2002) and 1 more.
My Take
Julian Fellowes is a creator I find endlessly impressive because of his range. He's an English writer, novelist, producer and director, and a Conservative peer, which is an unusual combination of artist and establishment figure. The accolades back it up: an Academy Award for original screenplay, two Emmys, and nominations stretching across BAFTA, Golden Globe, Olivier and Tony territory. That breadth, screen, page and stage, is rare. Born in Cairo in 1949 and Oxford-educated, he clearly understands the world of manners and class he writes about so precisely. To me he's a master of period drama who makes social hierarchy feel like high-stakes storytelling.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julian Fellowes
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリアン・フェロウズ
- Reading
- じゅりあん・ふぇろうず
- Born
- August 17, 1949 (age 77)
- Origin
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / politician / film producer / novelist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Magdalene College
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
- 2002 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay
- 2001 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Julian Fellowes born?
Born August 17, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Julian Fellowes from?
Julian Fellowes is from Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
What does Julian Fellowes do?
Julian Fellowes works as screenwriter, film director, politician, film producer, novelist.
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