Television was Saffron's medium of choice in 1996, with a successful
turn on the BBC mini-series Cold Lazarus and Karaoke (she starred
as the same character in both features, which had the same director).
But it was the following year, 1997, which determined the course
of her career (and life).
After appearances in the films Nevada and Lovelife, Saffron worked
with the critically-acclaimed director of Leaving Las Vegas, Mike
Figgis, on One Night Stand. Their personal and professional relationship
has endured through The Loss of Sexual Innocence, Miss Julie, and
the split-screen experimental outing, Timecode.
Meanwhile, Saffron's career has seen its share of ups and downs.
In 1998, she was fired from Woody Allen's Celebrity for "not
being vulgar enough." She starred as a lieutenant commander
in the 1999 flop Wing Commander, and as a scientist in the high-budget
action flick, Deep Blue Sea. The following year, Burrows appeared
as a tough girl in 2000's Gangster No. 1.
In 2001, Saffron kept busy with roles in Enigma, Tempted and Figgis'
Hotel. Audiences could also spot her in 2002's critically-acclaimed
Frida, starring Salma Hayek.
Saffron Burrows splits her time between her Hollywood and London
residences, and lives with Mike Figgis.
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