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1941 marks the birth year of Stephen Frears, an acclaimed English film director. Frears has directed numerous critically lauded films, including "My Beautiful Laundrette" (1985), "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988), "The Grifters" (1990), and "The Queen" (2006). His films often explore themes of social class, sexuality, and morality, and have earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Director for "The Queen."