John Mortimer
Writing
April 21, 1923
Died January 16, 2009 (85 years old)
Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
12
Acting Credits
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
Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
2013
as Self
1
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
2008
as Self (as Sir John Mortimer)
5
Betjeman and Me
2006
The Garden Party
1998
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
1988
as Self
8
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986
as Self
7.2
The Trial of Lady Chatterley
1980
as Self
Question Time
1979
as Self - Panellist
5.9
One Pair of Eyes
1967
7
The Ware Case
1938
as Youth (uncredited)
6.4
Me and Marlborough
1935
as Minor Role
5.6
Brown on Resolution
1935
6.3