Personal Info
Known For:
Writing
Birthday:
April 21, 1923
Place of Birth:
Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
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John Mortimer
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene | Self |
| 2008 | Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies | Himself (as Sir John Mortimer) |
| 1938 | The Ware Case | Youth (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Me and Marlborough | Minor Role |
| 1935 | Brown on Resolution |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Betjeman and Me | |
| 1998 | The Garden Party | |
| 1988 | The Modern World: Ten Great Writers | Self |
| 1979 | Question Time | Self - Panellist |