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.