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Writing
John Sullivan
John Sullivan is best known for Only Fools and Horses, The Two Ronnies, Dear John and The Green Green Grass. John Sullivan was born on December 23, 1946. John Sullivan died on April 22, 2011 at the age of 64.
- Born
- December 23, 1946
- Place of birth
- Balham, London, England, UK
- Died
- April 22, 2011 (64 years old)
Biography
John Richard Thomas Sullivan was an English TV scriptwriter responsible for several British sitcoms, including Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends. From working-class South London, Sullivan worked in a variety of low-paid jobs for 15 years before getting his first break writing sketches for The Two Ronnies, which led to writing the sitcom Citizen Smith.
Known for
Filmography
- 2010Rock & ChipsWriter
- 2008Brother to BrotherWriter
- 2005The Green Green GrassWriter
- 2001MicawberWriter
- 1998Heartburn HotelWriter
- 1998Roger RogerWriter
- 1996Over HereWriter
- 1992Sitting PrettyWriter
- 1988Dear JohnCharacters
- 1986Dear JohnWriter
- 1983Just Good FriendsWriter
- 1981Only Fools and HorsesWriter
- 1977Citizen SmithWriter
- 1971Jason King
- 1971The Two RonniesWriter
- 1968B and BDirector
- 1956The BuccaneersDoughty Son
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Sullivan been in?
John Sullivan is best known for Only Fools and Horses, The Two Ronnies, Dear John and The Green Green Grass.
When was John Sullivan born?
John Sullivan was born on December 23, 1946. (Balham, London, England, UK)
How old is John Sullivan?
John Sullivan died on April 22, 2011 at the age of 64.
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