Lyndall Hobbs (born 1952) is an Australian film director and producer.

Life and career

Hobbs was born in Australia in 1952. She spent many years in the United Kingdom, during which time she directed the documentary film ''Steppin' Out'' (1979) featuring the UK act

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, and hosting ''Hobbs' Choice'' television show, before moving to

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in the United States. In 1983, she directed the short film, '' Dead on Time'', starring

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. In 1987, she directed her first and to date only full-length feature film, '' Back to the Beach'' starring

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and

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. Hobbs also worked in episodic television, directing episodes of '' Parker Lewis Can't Lose'' and ''

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'' in 1990 and 1991, respectively. Her life story was documented on the

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's ''

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'' episode "In Her Father's Eyes" in 2007. Hobbs now works as an

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er and resides in

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Personal life

Hobbs has a daughter, Lola Rose Thompson, with television producer/writer Chris Thompson. Hobbs was in a seven-year relationship with actor

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."Miller's Crossing"
''People'' magazine Vol. 40, No 23, dated 6 December 1993 She adopted a son, Nick David Hobbs, during her relationship with Pacino.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hobbs, Lyndall 1952 births Australian emigrants to the United States Australian expatriates in England Australian film directors Australian film producers Australian interior designers Australian women film directors Living people Film people from Los Angeles