Personal details
- Birth Date: 1956-11-08
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Parents: Glyness S. Curtis
- Professions: Writer, Producer, Director
Richard Curtis popped into the world on November 8, 1956, in Wellington, New Zealand, and honestly, the guy just doesn’t miss when it comes to rom-coms and heart-tugging scripts. You’re probably thinking of “Love Actually” (yeah, that Christmas classic everyone’s got an opinion about), or maybe “Four Weddings and a Funeral”—which, let’s be real, set the bar for British romantic comedies in the ‘90s. Curtis has that rare knack for mixing dry wit with real vulnerability, so you’re laughing your head off one minute and, suddenly, you’ve got something in your eye. He’s not just a writer, either; he’s produced a bunch of his own stuff, actually getting his hands dirty in the filmmaking process. People sometimes forget he’s behind “About Time” too, which, sure, it’s technically a time-travel movie, but mostly it’s about love and awkward family dinners and trying not to screw up the little things in life. Growing up bouncing between different countries (his dad worked for big oil, so they moved around a lot), Curtis figured out early how to read a room and get a laugh—no wonder his characters always sound so sharp. His scripts are packed with clever dialogue and messy, lovable characters. He’s all about those big ensemble casts, weaving together a bunch of storylines until they all crash into each other in some totally satisfying way. Whether you’re into British humor or just want a movie that makes you feel good (and maybe cry a little), Curtis is your guy.
referencennBack in his college days, the poor guy got dumped by his girlfriend for some dude named Bernard—yeah, that stings. Ever since, he’s been sneaking a character named Bernard into basically every script he writes. The twist? Bernard’s never the cool guy or the hero; he’s always sort of a loser or the butt of the joke. It’s like his own sneaky way of getting payback, script by script, without ever actually naming names. Some fans have even picked up on this little vendetta, hunting for the Bernard cameo every time a new screenplay drops. Can you blame him, though? If someone broke your heart in college, wouldn’t you want a little revenge—at least the harmless, fictional kind? Now it’s a running gag for him, and honestly, a pretty legendary bit of screenwriter lore. Bernard just can’t catch a break, on or off the page.
movies quotes informationnnMan, you ever notice how some folks in movies just skate through life while chaos swirls all around them? That’s what’s wild about this story. The main character, honestly, kinda breezes through disaster after disaster, almost like the universe is cutting them some slack. Everyone else is scrambling, facing all sorts of ridiculous twists and close calls—meanwhile, this person? They’re barely breaking a sweat. It’s almost unfair how things seem to line up for them, while their friends are stuck cleaning up the mess or dodging danger left and right. It’s not that they’re super clever or anything—more like luck is just glued to their heels. Makes you wonder if the universe just picks favorites or what. Anyway, as things unravel, you can’t help but root for the others stuck in the mayhem, hoping someone else finally catches a break. That’s kind of the charm and the frustration rolled up together.
November 8, 1956
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Wellington, New Zealand
Yes, Child
Glyness S. Curtis and Surekha
68 years old