Richard Marquand, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Marquand

British film director

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1937

Place of Birth: Llanishen, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 04-Sep-1987

Profession: screenwriter, television director, film director, film producer

Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Richard Marquand (22 September 1937 – 4 September 1987) was a Welsh film director, best known for directing 1983's Return of the Jedi.
He also directed the critically acclaimed 1981 drama film Eye of the Needle and the 1985 thriller Jagged Edge.