Michael Ondaatje was born on 12 September 1943 in Colombo, Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]. He is a writer and director, known for The English Patient (1996), Elimination Dance (1998) and The Offering (1966). He is married to Linda Spaulding.

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Michael Ondaatje in The English Patient (1996)

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