Entertainment · October 28, 2026
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Ruling Class’ and ‘The Changeling,’ Dies at 88
Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director behind acclaimed films such as 'The Ruling Class', 'The Changeling', and 'The Krays', has died at the age of 88 in Los Angeles. Over a career spanning six decades, Medak became known for his versatility across genres including psychological horror, black comedy, and crime drama, while also directing notable television episodes for series like 'Breaking Bad' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street'. He is survived by his family, who announced his passing.
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Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Ruling Class’ and ‘The Changeling,’ Dies at 88
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Peter Medak Dead: ‘The Ruling Class’ Director Was 88
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Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Peter Medak died at the age of 88
- He died in Los Angeles
- He was born in Hungary
- His career spanned six decades
- He directed 'The Changeling', 'The Krays', and 'The Ruling Class'
- His death was announced by his family
Reported by only some outlets
- The Hollywood Reporter and Variety state he died on 'Tuesday', while Deadline specifies the date as October 27
- Deadline reports he died peacefully
- The Hollywood Reporter notes his feature debut was 'Negatives' (1968)
- Variety mentions he directed 27 feature films and won eight Genie Awards for 'The Changeling'
- The Hollywood Reporter and Variety mention he directed episodes of 'Breaking Bad'
- Variety notes he also worked as an actor
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