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Bernard and Doris is a 2006 film directed by Bob Balaban. The teleplay by Hugh Costello is a semi-fictionalized account of the relationship that developed between socialite heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke and her self-destructive Irish butler, Bernard Lafferty later in her life.
Original Release
09/01/2006
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Susan Sarandon | Doris Duke |
| Ralph Fiennes | Bernard Lafferty |
| Peter Asher | First Butler |
| Don Harvey | Security Guard |
| Chris Bauer | Chef |
| Marilyn Torres | Nancy |
| Nick Rolfe | Ben |
| James Rebhorn | Waldo Taft |
| Dominick Dunne | Board Member |
| Thomas J. McGrath | Board Member |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Susan Sarandon | Doris Duke |
| Ralph Fiennes | Bernard Lafferty |
| Peter Asher | First Butler |
| Don Harvey | Security Guard |
| Chris Bauer | Chef |
| Marilyn Torres | Nancy |
| Nick Rolfe | Ben |
| James Rebhorn | Waldo Taft |
| Dominick Dunne | Board Member |
| Thomas J. McGrath | Board Member |
| Gene Parseghian | Board Member |
| Henry Schleiff | Board Member |
| Calvin Trillin | Board Member |
| Kunnath P. Namboodiri | Swami |
| David Kuhn | Dinner Guest |
| Jim Bracchitta | Patrolman |
| Robert Penotti | Masseur |
| Bruce MacVittie | Doctor |
| Ed Onipede Blunt | Second Officer |
| Vincent Bagnall | Chauffeur |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bob Balaban | Executive Producer |
| Dana Brunetti | Executive Producer |
| Jonathan Cavendish | Executive Producer |
| Adam Kassen | Executive Producer |
| Mark Kassen | Executive Producer |
| Mark Olsen | Executive Producer |
| Kevin Spacey | Executive Producer |
| C. Cory M. McCrum-Abdo | Producer |
| Glen Trotiner | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2009 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2009 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2009 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Main Title Design | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
