Born on September 22, 1937, in Cardiff, Wales, he was a British film and television director best known for directing "Return of the Jedi" (1983), the third installment of the original Star Wars trilogy. He studied at Cambridge University and initially worked in television. His film career included "Eye of the Needle" (1981) and "Jagged Edge" (1985). He passed away on September 4, 1987, leaving behind a legacy of influential works in cinema.