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Public records list Martin Campbell as a film director, film producer and television director. Martin Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand on October 24, 1943. The age as of 2026 is 82. Listed accolades include British Academy Television Awards.
My Take
Martin Campbell is, in my view, one of cinema's great franchise repairmen. Twice he was handed a tired or rebooted James Bond and twice he made it feel urgent, with GoldenEye and then Casino Royale. Add the swashbuckling verve of The Mask of Zorro and you see a craftsman who stages action as emotion, not just spectacle. Born in New Zealand in 1943 and honored with a BAFTA on television, he belongs to a classical school of directing I deeply respect. He understands rhythm and stakes. For me he is the dependable hand any high-wire project should want.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Campbell
- Name (Japanese)
- マーティン・キャンベル
- Reading
- まーてぃん・きゃんべる
- Born
- October 24, 1943 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Hastings, New Zealand
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / television director / actor / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- British Academy Television Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Martin Campbell born?
Born October 24, 1943 (age 82).
Where is Martin Campbell from?
Martin Campbell is from Hastings, New Zealand.
What does Martin Campbell do?
Martin Campbell works as film director, film producer, television director, actor, director.
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