Born in England and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, director Mike Figgis studied music in London, where he helped form a rhythm and blues group called the Gas Board that included amongst its members a young Bryan Ferry. Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Leaving Las Vegas | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Leaving Las Vegas | Nominated |
| 1995 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Leaving Las Vegas | Nominated |
| 1995 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Leaving Las Vegas | Nominated |
| 1995 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Screenplay | Leaving Las Vegas | Nominated |
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