He worked alongside Alan Parker, Ridley Scott and Tony Scott for Ridley Scott Associates (RSA).
His first filmmaking job was as a second-unit director on ParkersMidnight Express.
… Its an exceptional film, about some exceptional people.
Hugh Hudson, 198120th Century Fox Film Corp. / courtesy Everett Collection
Chariots of Firewas nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Director for Hudson, and took home four.
HisI Dreamed of Africastarring Kim Basinger in 2000 was named the closing film of the Cannes Film Festival.
He is survived by his wife Maryam, his son Thomas and his first wife Sue.
