Michael Cox

A master storyteller of British television and film, Michael Cox was born in 1934 in Birmingham, England. His career spanned over four decades, from the 1960s to 2000s, with a particular focus on the genres of drama and mystery, most notably through his adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series for Granada Television, which earned him a BAFTA award. Cox's authorial style is marked by his attention to detail, meticulous recreation of Victorian England and his ability to elicit powerful performances from his cast. As a director, Michael Cox was a craftsman of the highest order, creating memorable and enduring works that seamlessly blended narrative, character and setting into a captivating whole.