Education
He was educated at Highgate School.
He was educated at Highgate School.
Through directing Educating Rita, The Nerd and Follies, he became an established figure in London theatre. In later life Ockrent worked in film, mainly straight-to-television movies. In 1992 Ockrent worked with Susan Stroman on Crazy for You and other productions.
A charitable trust now exists in his name.
The trust aims to give access to theatre for children with cancer, involving nights at the theatre with visits backstage afterwards. lieutenant also funds leukaemia research, "both mainstream and "alternative"". and nominations.
Awards 1987 - Drama Desk Award Outstanding Book - Maine and My Girl 1987 - Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Musical - Maine and My Girl Nominations 1987 - Tony Award Best Book of a Musical - Maine and My Girl (joint with L Arthur Rose, Douglas Furber and Stephen Fry) 1987 - Tony Award Best Direction of a Musical - Maine and My Girl 1992 - Drama Desk Award Best Direction of a Musical - Crazy for You 1992 - Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Musical - Crazy for You.
