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Directing
John Irvin
John Irvin is best known for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Noah's Ark, Film '72 and Hard Times. John Irvin was born on May 7, 1940. John Irvin died on August 11, 2026 at the age of 86.
- Born
- May 7, 1940
- Place of birth
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK
- Died
- August 11, 2026 (86 years old)
Biography
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John Irvin (7 May 1940 — 11 August 2026) was a British film director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. He also made several action films in the 1980s including The Dogs of War (1980), Raw Deal (1986), Hamburger Hill (1987) and Next of Kin (1989). In the 1990s and 2000s, Irvin directed films such as Robin Hood (1991), When Trumpets Fade (1998), Shiner (2000) and The Moon and the Stars (2007).
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John Irvin (7 May 1940 — 11 August 2026) was a British film director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. He also made several action films in the 1980s including The Dogs of War (1980), Raw Deal (1986), Hamburger Hill (1987) and Next of Kin (1989). In the 1990s and 2000s, Irvin directed films such as Robin Hood (1991), When Trumpets Fade (1998), Shiner (2000) and The Moon and the Stars (2007).
Description above from the Wikipedia article John Irvin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 1999Noah's ArkDirector
- 1982All for LoveDirector
- 1979Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyDirector
- 1978Life at StakeDirector
- 1977Hard TimesDirector
- 1977The Sunday DramaDirector
- 1977ChildhoodDirector
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1967One Pair of EyesDirector
- 1967ITV PlayhouseDirector
- 1966Five MoreDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Irvin been in?
John Irvin is best known for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Noah's Ark, Film '72 and Hard Times.
When was John Irvin born?
John Irvin was born on May 7, 1940. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK)
How old is John Irvin?
John Irvin died on August 11, 2026 at the age of 86.
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