Julian Fellowes Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
23rd November 2015
Fact: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes is set to receive the honorary Founders Award at Monday (23Nov15) night's International Emmy Awards in New York City. The writer will be presented with the prestigious accolade by series star Elizabeth MCGovern and executive producer Gareth Neame in recognition of his career success.
30th September 2015
Fact: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has been cast in clay as part of a charity sculpture challenge. The screenwriter sat for a two-hour session with royal sculptor Frances Segelman, who created a bust of Fellowes as part of a fundraiser for the Stroke Association.
7th September 2014
Fact: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes will be presented with an honorary degree from officials at the University of Lincoln in England on Monday (08Sep14). The screenwriter will be handed an Honorary Doctorate of Arts in recognition of his career.
5th May 2014
Quote: "I was in a Barnes and Noble (bookstore) in New York City and noticed a woman following me. She finally approached me and begged, 'Please let Edith be happy!'. In those moment's it's like, what have I started?" Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes on his encounters with dedicated fans all over the world.
5th May 2014
Quote: "I quite enjoyed Julia Roberts telling me she was a fan. She kissed me! It was the high point of my career." Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes was completely chuffed when the Oscar-winning actress told him she loved the hit period drama.
25th July 2012
Quote: "We have always had big Hollywood actors saying, 'Can I come and work?' But you have to ration it. The thing with guest stars is that they rather dilute the Downton-ness of the whole thing." Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has vowed to limit the amount of appearances by famous faces in the hit British period show.
22nd December 2006
Quote: "One of the odd things about winning an Oscar is that all your life you're aware of the ceremony. It's rather like getting married. When you get married it's so odd to find yourself suddenly playing the main role." Julian Fellowes analyses what it felt like to pick up an Academy Award for writing Gosford Park.
23rd November 2005
Quote: <p>"I am an old fart made good. I'm living proof that it isn't over till it's over." Actor-turned-screenwriter and director Julian Fellowes, 56, is optimistic as his new movie Separate Lies opens in his native UK. </p>
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