David Puttnam

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For the American flying Ace of World War I, see David Putnam. For the footballer, see Dave Puttnam.

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Chancellor of the Open University
In office
3 October 2007 – 12 March 2014
Preceded by The Baroness Boothroyd
Succeeded by The Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho
Chancellor of the University of Sunderland
In office
1997–2007
Preceded by Office established
Succeeded by Steve Cram
Member of the House of Lords


David Terence Puttnam, Baron Puttnam (/ˈpʌtnəm/; born 25 February 1941) is a British-Irish film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords. His productions include Chariots of Fire, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, The Mission, The Killing Fields, Local Hero, Midnight Express and Memphis Belle. In 1982, he received the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, and in 2006 he was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.