Bernard Rose (director) Biography: Net Worth, Divorce, Age, Ex-Wife, Children, Parents, Height, Movies, Wiki, YouTube

Bernard Rose is a British filmmaker, director, and screenwriter best known for directing the iconic horror film Candyman (1992) and the biographical drama Immortal Beloved (1994) about Ludwig van Beethoven.

He is recognized as a pioneer of digital filmmaking and has built a diverse career spanning horror, drama, and independent cinema, including films like Paperhouse (1988), his radical adaptation of Frankenstein (2015), and more recent works such as Traveling Light.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Bernard Rose
• Born: August 4, 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Film director, screenwriter, producer, former actor
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Susan Latham and Michael Rose
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Lisa Enos (m. 2001–2011)
• Children: Sadie Jellicoe Rose, Gabriel Warner Rose, Ruby Rose
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $1–3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Bernard Rose was born on August 4, 1960 in London, United Kingdom. He is the son of Susan Latham and Michael Rose. Siblings are not publicly detailed.

He began making Super 8 films at the age of 9 and won a BBC amateur film award at age 15.

He attended the National Film and Television School in England, graduating in 1982 with a Master’s in Filmmaking. His ethnicity is Caucasian and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Bernard Rose started his career directing music videos for artists including Frankie Goes to Hollywood (“Relax”), UB40 (“Red Red Wine”), and others while working for the BBC.

He made his feature directorial debut with the fantasy drama Paperhouse (1988) before achieving international success with the urban horror classic Candyman (1992), which he also co-wrote.

His follow-up Immortal Beloved (1994) further showcased his ability to blend biography with visual poetry.

Bernard Rose continued with independent and genre films such as ivansxtc. (2000), Mr. Nice (2010), his bold digital-era Frankenstein (2015), and later works including Traveling Light (2021, which he produced) and Samurai Maru.

He has also appeared in small acting roles, including in Army of Darkness (1992). His pioneering use of digital technology and willingness to tackle challenging material have left a lasting legacy in horror and arthouse filmmaking.

Awards and Nominations

• Saturn Award nomination for Best Horror Film – Candyman (1993)
• Multiple festival awards and nominations for independent films including ivansxtc. and Frankenstein
• Recognition for early music video and amateur filmmaking work (BBC award at age 15)

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @BernardJMRose

Personal Life

Bernard Rose, 65 years old, was previously married to producer Lisa Enos from 2001 until their divorce in 2011. He has three children: Sadie Jellicoe Rose, Gabriel Warner Rose, and Ruby Rose.

He maintains a relatively private personal life focused on his family and ongoing filmmaking projects while living between the UK and the US.

Net Worth

Bernard Rose has an estimated net worth of $1–3 million USD.

His wealth primarily comes from his long career directing and writing films such as Candyman and Immortal Beloved, producing credits, music video work, and royalties from his influential body of independent and studio projects.

Filmography

• Paperhouse (1988)
• Candyman (1992)
• Immortal Beloved (1994)
• ivansxtc. (2000)
• Frankenstein (2015)
• Traveling Light (2021, also producer)

Acting Appearances (Selected)

• Army of Darkness (1992)