Date of Birth: January 26, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: [Leave blank as he is still alive]
Biography
Christopher James Hampton is an acclaimed British playwright, screenwriter, and director, known for his sharp wit and adept adaptations of literary works for the stage and screen. Born on January 26, 1946, in Faial, Azores, Portugal, Hampton spent much of his early life traveling due to his father’s job with a telecommunications company. This exposure to diverse cultures and languages would later influence his work. Hampton studied French and German at Lancing College and then at New College, Oxford. His first play, “When Did You Last See My Mother?” was produced in 1966 when he was just 20 years old, making him the youngest playwright ever to have a play staged in the West End. He gained further acclaim with his adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ novel “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” in 1985, which won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. In addition to his theater work, Hampton has written screenplays for several successful films, including “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988), for which he won an Academy Award, and “Atonement” (2007). His directorial ventures include films like “Carrington” (1995), for which he won the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
5 Interesting Facts about Christopher Hampton
1. Christopher Hampton is fluent in French, German, and Portuguese, which has significantly influenced his work in translation and adaptation.
2. He won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Dangerous Liaisons” in 1988.
3. His adaptation of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” into a play was first performed in 1985 and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play.
4. Hampton has also been involved in writing operas, including the libretto for Philip Glass’s “Appomattox.”
5. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1999 for his contributions to drama.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Christopher Hampton
1. “To write is to make oneself the echo of what cannot cease speaking.”
2. “The best literature is always about the people who are excluded.”
3. “The great thing about being a writer is that you always have something to make you feel terrible.”
4. “I think the measure of a great play is how much you can cut and it still works.”
5. “Theater is a mirror, a sharp reflection of society.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Christopher Hampton’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, largely accrued from his successful career in theater and film.
Children
Christopher Hampton has two children: Alice Hampton and Richard Hampton.
Relevant Links
1. [Christopher Hampton – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0358876/
2. [Christopher Hampton – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hampton
4. [Dangerous Liaisons – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dangerous_liaisons
5. [Christopher Hampton – The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/christopher-hampton
