Jim O'Brien was a Scottish-born television and stage director renowned for his impactful storytelling in both film and theatre. Born in Dundee in 1947, he trained at notable institutions like the Guildhall School and the National Film and Television School. His most acclaimed work includes co-directing the 14-part series The Jewel in the Crown and directing The Monocled Mutineer. O'Brien also directed the film The Dressmaker and adapted Rebecca for television. A dedicated educator, he taught at the NFTS in the late 1990s. He was married to Christine Hauch and had two sons.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim O'Brien belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Dundee
Place of Death: Southall
Educated At: Guildhall School | National Film and Television School
Occupation: director | film director | television director | actor
Spouses: Christine Hauch
Children: 2
Employers: Granada Television | BBC | Nottingham Playhouse
Awards Received: Critics’ Nomination for Most Promising Newcomer to the English stage
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 15, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 15, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Aquarius 58 | 26 Aquarius 17 | 12 Taurus 13 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 55 | 12 Taurus 7 | 22 Libra 4 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 29 | 16 Aquarius 29 | 28 Aries 34 |
| Venus | 10 Capricorn 3 | 28 Capricorn 33 | 10 Aries 3 |
| Mars | 16 Aquarius 28 | 1 Aquarius 43 | 16 Aries 38 |
| Jupiter | 26 Scorpio 20 | 9 Taurus 1 | 23 Scorpio 55 |
| Saturn | 4 Leo 19 | 8 Pisces 6 | 3 Leo 11 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 47 | 19 Taurus 16 | 19 Gemini 37 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 29 | 26 Pisces 13 | 8 Libra 35 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 51 | 0 Aquarius 48 | 10 Leo 59 |
| Rahu | 7 Gemini 44 | 18 Aries 28 | 3 Gemini 39 |
| Ketu | 7 Sagittarius 44 | 18 Libra 28 | 3 Sagittarius 39 |
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