Bob Mahoney is an English film director and producer, known for his extensive work in theatre, television, and advertising. He has directed and produced numerous acclaimed productions on both Broadway and London's West End, as well as various television dramas and films.
Early career
Mahoney began his career in the advertising industry, where he directed several notable commercials. His work earned him multiple industry awards, including:
* Gold Clio Award (New York, 1978): Rotary Watches commercial, ''"I'm Late"''.
* Diploma, London Ad Awards (1979): K-Tel ''"Ronnie Barker"'' advertisement.
* Bronze, London Ad Awards (1977): Evening News ''"Classified"'' campaign.
Theatre career
Mahoney served as a board director of Triumph Theatre Productions, alongside Duncan Weldon, Sir R. Millar, and J. Minskoff. Under his leadership, the company produced several successful plays on Broadway and in the West End, including:
* ''Sweet Bird of Youth'' (1975), starring
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* ''Aren't We All'' (1985), starring
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* ''Breaking the Code'' (1987), starring
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* ''American Buffalo'' (1983), starring
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* ''A Long Day's Journey into Night'' (1986), starring
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* ''A Walk in the Woods'' (1988), starring
Alec Guinness
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Edward Herrmann
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* ''The Merchant of Venice'' (1994), starring
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Film and television career
Mahoney transitioned into film and television, where he directed and produced various projects. His notable works include:
As director:
* ''May We Borrow Your Husband?'' (1986) – A television adaptation starring Dirk Bogarde.
* ''A Day in Summer'' (1989) – A television film featuring Peter Egan and Jack Shepherd.
* ''The Wanderer'' (1994) – A television series episode.
* ''Chiller'' (1995) – Directed two episodes of this horror anthology series.
* ''The Governor'' (1995–1996) – Directed episodes of this television drama series.
* ''Heartbeat'' (1992–1999) – Directed multiple episodes of this long-running television series.
* ''Maisie Raine'' (1998) – Directed episodes of this crime drama series.
As producer:
* ''Critical Assignment'' (2004) – A film produced for Diageo as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative.
* ''The Garden of Eden'' (2008) – A film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novel.
External links
Bob Mahoney on IMDbBob Mahoney at the British Film Institute (archived)
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Film directors from London
Film producers from London
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)