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John Mackenzie
John Mackenzie is best known for Play for Today, Thirty-Minute Theatre, Screen Two and Looking After Jo Jo. John Mackenzie was born on August 16, 1932. John Mackenzie died on June 8, 2011 at the age of 78.
- Born
- August 16, 1932
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Died
- June 8, 2011 (78 years old)
Biography
John Mackenzie was a Scottish film director perhaps best known for the 1980 gangster film The Long Good Friday. Born in Edinburgh, Mackenzie worked in British film from the late 1960s, first as an assistant director to Ken Loach on productions such as Up the Junction and Cathy Come Home, before becoming an independent director himself, going on to work in both the UK and the US.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007British Film Forever
- 1998Looking After Jo JoDirector
- 1993Speaking our LanguageDirector
- 1988The Late Show
- 1985Screen TwoDirector
- 1979The Racing GameDirector
- 1975The Wild West ShowDirector
- 1973Centre PlayDirector
- 1972Country MattersDirector
- 1970Play for TodayDirector
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreDirector
- 1969W. Somerset MaughamDirector
- 1969Softly Softly: Task ForceDirector
- 1968The Jazz AgeDirector
- 1965The NewcomersDirector
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreDirector
- 1964The Wednesday PlayDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Mackenzie been in?
John Mackenzie is best known for Play for Today, Thirty-Minute Theatre, Screen Two and Looking After Jo Jo.
When was John Mackenzie born?
John Mackenzie was born on August 16, 1932. (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
How old is John Mackenzie?
John Mackenzie died on June 8, 2011 at the age of 78.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·