Beresford

British

/ ˈbɛrɪsˌfəd /

noun

Bruce. born 1940, Australian film director. His films include The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972), Breaker Morant (1980), Driving Miss Daisy (1989) and Evelyn (2002)

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Roth was more at home with these tableaux than in grandiose projects such as the San Remo and the Beresford.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

John Beresford, managing director of Buckland Development, which is building the village, said the idea was to minimise the disruption on the motorway.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Film director Bruce Beresford updated the ducal court of Mantua to present-day Beverly Hills and Venice Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

Boise State does bring back offensive tackle Cade Beresford, but there are other questions on the offensive line.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023

A few minutes later we met Lord Charles Beresford, who took a little turn with us, and said to W., "The other distinguished Frenchman is also in the Row,"—then we divined.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King

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