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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Aquarius 58 | 27 Aquarius 3 | 13 Taurus 11 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 55 | 0 Libra 1 | 4 Scorpio 51 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 29 | 1 Pisces 50 | 0 Taurus 29 |
| Venus | 10 Capricorn 3 | 6 Aries 59 | 11 Aries 15 |
| Mars | 16 Aquarius 28 | 17 Cancer 29 | 17 Aries 24 |
| Jupiter | 26 Scorpio 20 | 11 Gemini 28 | 23 Scorpio 47 |
| Saturn | 4 Leo 19 | 19 Pisces 0 | 3 Leo 14 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 47 | 23 Taurus 23 | 19 Gemini 40 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 29 | 28 Pisces 25 | 8 Libra 33 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 51 | 2 Aquarius 30 | 11 Leo 0 |
| Rahu | 7 Gemini 44 | 29 Pisces 5 | 3 Gemini 36 |
| Ketu | 7 Sagittarius 44 | 29 Virgo 5 | 3 Sagittarius 36 |
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