
Rankin
Actor · b. 1966 · Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
John Rankin Waddell (born 28 April 1966), known professionally as Rankin, is a British photographer and director. He was co-founder of Dazed & Confused magazine and is known for his photography of models including Kate Moss and Heidi Klum, celebrities such as Madonna, David Bowie and his portrait of Elizabeth II. His work has appeared in magazines including GQ, Vogue and Marie Claire.
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Movie7.6DocumentaryTwiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Twiggy
2025 · 6 votes
- Movie7.8Documentary
A show commemorating the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death. His contemporaries and current commentators reflect on the role of John Lennon, the artist and radical thinker.
Discovering Lennon
2010 · 4 votes
Movie5.7DocumentaryIn the almost six decades that Bown worked for The Observer, she became renowned for insightful, highly individualistic portraits of the famous. Some of these portraits are now regarded as classics of the genre - Samuel Beckett, Queen Elizabeth II, The Beatles, Bertrand Russell, Mick Jagger and Margaret Thatcher. For the first time, she spoke candidly about her career and revealed how her very personal approach to the taking of portraits is informed by a deep sense of loss and abandonment. This private portrait is enhanced by a series of insightful interviews with Jane’s peers, family, colleagues, friends, and of course some of her subjects.
Looking for Light: Jane Bown
2014 · 7 votes
MovieDocumentaryBritish fashion photographer Rankin explores South Africa's rich photographic tradition, discovering how its leading photographers have captured this complex, often turbulent, nation through remarkable images and charting the unique role photography has played in documenting the story and people of this fascinating country.
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TV4.3RealityGermany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television show, based on a concept that was introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The competition is hosted by Heidi Klum. She also serves as the lead judge and executive producer of the show.
Germany's Next Topmodel
2006 · 11 votes
TV6.8RealityA talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the challenges not only test their skills under pressure but also give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision with jaw-dropping results.
Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
2019 · 43 votes
- TVDocumentary
Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Rankin presents a captivating four-part series that looks at eight exciting new short films made by emerging talent.
Rankin Presents
2014
TVRealityThe search is on for an exciting new name in British photography. Six talented photographers from across the UK embark on the photographic masterclass of a lifetime with Rankin.