Tommy Collins

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Deathday 2022-07-19 (0 years old)

Place of Birth Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Also Known As Tom Collins

Tommy Collins

Biography

Tommy Collins (1950-2022) - sometimes referred to as Tom Collins - was an Irish filmmaker, known for his Irish-language features, two of which - Kings, and The Gift - were put forward as Ireland's submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature. Raised in Derry, he made both dramas and documentaries. Kings, his 2007 film, received a record 14 nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards, winning five. He also worked on many productions as a cinematographer and producer.

Known For

Director

2018
Penance

as Director

2017
The Poor Mouth

as Director

2014
The Gift

as Director

2007
Kings

as Director

2006
Dead Long Enough

as Director

1997
Bogwoman

as Director

Producer

2017
The Poor Mouth

as Producer

2014
The Gift

as Producer

1997
Bogwoman

as Producer

1996
Korea

as Co-Producer

1990
Hush-a-Bye Baby

as Producer

Writer

2017
The Poor Mouth

as Writer

2014
The Gift

as Writer

2006