John Mortimer

Born: 1923-04-21

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.


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Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene

as Self
Released: 2013-01-01

The documentary uses Graham Greene's own words from his books and recordings, as well as...

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Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies

as Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)
Released: 2008-06-21

A look at the history of British B-movies.

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Brown on Resolution

as uncredited
Released: 1935-05-15

Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair...

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The Ware Case

as Youth (uncredited)
Released: 1938-12-02

An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of...

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Me and Marlborough

as Minor Role
Released: 1935-07-22

A woman disguises herself in men's clothes in order to follow her husband to the wars.

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Question Time

as Self - Panellist
First aired: 1979-09-25

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least...

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The Modern World: Ten Great Writers

as Self
First aired: 1988-01-10

This documentary series uses drama and commentary to shed light on the lives and works of Joseph...

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