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John Mortimer
John Mortimer is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Brideshead Revisited, Rumpole of the Bailey and Question Time. John Mortimer was born on April 21, 1923. John Mortimer died on January 16, 2009 at the age of 85.
- Born
- April 21, 1923
- Place of birth
- Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
- Died
- January 16, 2009 (85 years old)
Biography
Sir John Clifford Mortimer CBE QC FRSL was an English barrister, dramatist, screenwriter, and author.
Mortimer was a prolific writer for the theatre, films (starting during World War II, when he wrote scripts for the Crown Film Unit), television and radio. He also wrote fiction and was a trial attorney for more than 30 years.
Mortimer was a prolific writer for the theatre, films (starting during World War II, when he wrote scripts for the Crown Film Unit), television and radio. He also wrote fiction and was a trial attorney for more than 30 years.
Known for
Filmography
- 2006Betjeman and Me
- 1998The Garden Party
- 1994Under the HammerWriter
- 1991Titmuss RegainedWriter
- 1989Summer's LeaseScreenplay
- 1988The Modern World: Ten Great WritersSelf
- 1986The Life and Loves of a She-DevilSelf
- 1981Brideshead RevisitedWriter
- 1979Question TimeSelf - Panellist
- 1978The South Bank Show
- 1978Will ShakespeareWriter
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyWriter
- 1975Shades of GreeneWriter
- 1974PlayhouseAdaptation
- 1970Play for TodayWriter
- 1969Plays of TodayWriter
- 1967One Pair of Eyes
- 1967ITV PlayhouseWriter
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreWriter
- 1964The Wednesday PlayWriter
- 1961They Met in a CityWriter
- 1957Theatre NightWriter
- 1956Armchair TheatreWriter
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTheatre Play
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameWriter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Mortimer been in?
John Mortimer is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Brideshead Revisited, Rumpole of the Bailey and Question Time.
When was John Mortimer born?
John Mortimer was born on April 21, 1923. (Hampstead, London, United Kingdom)
How old is John Mortimer?
John Mortimer died on January 16, 2009 at the age of 85.
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