Lenny Abrahamson

Lenny Abrahamson is an acclaimed Irish film and television director known for his distinctive storytelling and nuanced character work. His feature film Room (2015) was a critical and commercial success, earning four Academy Award nominations, including Best Director, and winning Best Actress for Brie Larson. His other highly regarded films include Adam & Paul (2004), Garage (2007), What Richard Did (2012), Frank (2014), and The Little Stranger (2018), each showcasing his ability to blend intimate human drama with striking visual storytelling.

In television, Abrahamson directed the widely praised adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People (2020), earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing. He followed this with Conversations with Friends (2022), also for BBC and Hulu. Throughout his career, Abrahamson has received multiple IFTA Awards and international accolades, solidifying his reputation as one of the most accomplished and respected directors of his generation.