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Stephen Frears

Estimated Net Worth $0.0M

Stephen Frears sits at an estimated $25.6M with 245.6K monthly searches, making this one of the highest-demand director profiles on the board.

Stephen Frears has built an estimated net worth of $26M through director. Sir Stephen Arthur Frears is a British director and producer of film and television, often depicting real-life stories as well as projects that explore social class through sharply-drawn characters. Known for My Beautiful Laundrette, Prick Up Your Ears, Dangerous Liaisons. Current trend signal is 55/100, showing durable cross-platform momentum.

Quick Facts

Full NameStephen Frears
Birth Date1941-06-20
Age85 years old
GenerationSilent Generation
Zodiac SignGemini
NationalityUnited Kingdom
ProfessionDirector
Net Worth$25.6M
HeightNot confirmed
EducationGresham's School
Spouse / PartnerMary-Kay Wilmers , ​, ​, ( m.  1968, divorced) ​, , Anne Rothenstein, ​, ( m.  1992) ​, , ,
Children4

Stephen Frears, 84, of the Silent Generation, reached his first million at 76, reflecting a measured career trajectory. His timeline contrasts with peers like Klaus Tschira and Massimiliana Landini Aleotti, who accumulated wealth earlier, underscoring varied paces in professional compounding and milestone attainment across generations.

Stephen Frears Biography

Stephen Frears is a British film and television director born on June 20, 1941, in the United Kingdom. Known for his versatility across genres, Frears has established himself as a prominent figure in both British and international cinema. His work often explores social realism, character-driven narratives, and adaptations of literary works, reflecting a deep engagement with contemporary issues and human relationships. Operating primarily within the UK film industry, Frears has contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of British storytelling through visual media. Frears’ career spans several decades, during which he has directed a wide range of critically and commercially successful films. His net worth is estimated at $26 million, reflecting both the artistic and financial success of his projects. He has worked with major studios and independent producers alike, demonstrating an ability to navigate diverse production environments.

His filmography includes notable titles that have garnered attention at international film festivals and achieved recognition within the industry, though specific awards and accolades are not detailed in the available data. Frears’ consistent output and adaptability have allowed him to maintain relevance across changing cinematic trends.

As of now, Stephen Frears continues to be active in the field of directing, contributing to both film and television. His enduring presence in the industry underscores his reputation as a skilled and respected filmmaker. With a career rooted in the UK and an influence that extends globally, Frears remains a significant figure in contemporary cinema.

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Social Media Reach

Stephen Frears has an estimated cross-platform reach of 100K. (algorithmically estimated based on occupation tier)

Instagram followers
100K (#1105 on Instagram)
Cross-platform total
100K
Followers vs world population %
0.001%
Estimated engagement rate
~1.43% per post
Closest follower rival
Gene Haas — gap of

Stephen Frears has a minimal social media presence, with 0.1 million cross-platform followers, representing 0.0012% of the world population.

Rank Booster Insights

Category percentile
Top 58% in Directors (#9 of 19)
Country wealth rank
#29 in United Kingdom
Global wealth percentile
Top 66% globally (#449 of 1323)
City wealth rank
#29 in London
Monthly search rank in profession
#9 in Directors
Trend velocity
steady
Net worth per life-year
$0 / year
Net worth per career year
$0 / year
Billionaire proximity
3% to $1B ($974M away)
Passive vs active income
36% / 64%
Estimated endorsement value per post
$115
Influence score
83/100 composite
Highest single payday (estimated)
$2.00M
Before-fame path
Entry-level office role
Education track
Conventional academic path
Career earnings vs current worth
$49.0M estimated earnings, 52% retained
Awards win rate
~10% (0 wins / 0 estimated nominations)
Awards rank in category
#9 (category leader)
Scarcity score
1/100
Same-age peers
Klaus Tschira, Massimiliana Landini Aleotti, Chen Lihua
Estimated career length
~65 years
Estimated age at first success
64
Estimated age at first $1M
77

Stephen Frears built his $25.6M net worth from a lower baseline, leveraging steady career earnings and brand growth as a director. With 52% of estimated lifetime earnings retained, his recent trajectory shows rapid wealth accumulation, outpacing profession medians despite modest per-year gains. Rivalry dynamics reflect a narrowing gap, driven by a 20.8% wealth velocity.

Relationships

Partner name
Mary-Kay Wilmers , ​, ​, ( m.  1968, divorced) ​, , Anne Rothenstein, ​, ( m.  1992) ​, , ,
Children count
4
Partner net worth comparison
Not confirmed
Spouse / Partner
Mary-Kay Wilmers , ​, ​, ( m.  1968, divorced) ​, , Anne Rothenstein, ​, ( m.  1992) ​, , ,

Stephen Frears was married to Mary-Kay Wilmers from 1968 until their divorce. He later married Anne Rothenstein in 1992. No information is available regarding their net worth, net worth gap, age gap, or combined couple net worth.

Physical Attributes

Zodiac Sign
Gemini

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Income Breakdown

Estimated split using occupation-weighted income composition from the resolved profile model.

Stephen Frears estimated income source composition$25.6M
  • Primary Career$13.8M
  • Business$6.40M
  • Endorsements$5.40M

How Stephen Frears Makes Money

Estimated composition based on occupation-weighted income model until source-resolved earnings breakdowns are attached per profile.

  • $Primary Career: 54% of modeled worth ($13.8M)
  • $Business: 25% of modeled worth ($6.40M)
  • $Endorsements: 21% of modeled worth ($5.40M)

How Stephen Frears Compares

Stephen Frears
$25.6M
David Sun
$4.90B
Zhang Shiping
$4.70B
Pierre Chenal
$2.00B

Richer than 10 of 19 directors in our database.

Wealth Origin Story

A year-by-year map of long-term milestones and recent momentum signals, pulled from timeline and activity datasets.

2008
  • The Daily Telegraph named Frears among the 100 most i

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1941
  • Born in 1941

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Stephen Frears Lifetime Timeline

3 dated milestones detected, including 0 tracked works across source tables.

Career Start
Unknown
Total Timeline Events
3
Works Counted
0
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Social Power Meter

Composite radar of net worth, demand, social reach proxy, and trend momentum.

Net WorthSearch VolumeTrend ScoreWealth VelocitySocial ReachGlobal Relevance
  • Net Worth28/100
  • Search Volume77/100
  • Trend Score55/100
  • Wealth Velocity47/100
  • Social Reach25/100
  • Global Relevance73/100

Gemini Richest

Stephen Frears is the #33 richest Gemini in our database ($25.6M).

Chinese Zodiac

Stephen Frears was born in the Year of the Snake.

Birthday

301 days until Stephen Frears's 86th birthday.

Born in 1941

Stephen Frears shares their birth year with these celebrities:

Daily Earnings Context

Stephen Frears earns what an average United Kingdom person earns in a lifetime every 4 days.

Rare Combination

One of only 4 United Kingdom directors in our database — top 21.1% by nationality in this field.

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Data sourced from: wikidata.org, en.wikipedia.org.