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John Mortimer

Writing
Known For

85 Years Old

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.

Born

Hampstead, London, United Kingdom on 21st April 1923

Died

16th January 2009

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Question Time Image
Question Time
Self - Panellist
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The Garden Party
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Betjeman and Me
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers Image
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
Self
Me and Marlborough Image
Me and Marlborough
Minor Role
Brown on Resolution Image
Brown on Resolution
Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene Image
Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
Self
The Ware Case Image
The Ware Case
Youth (uncredited)
The Trial of Lady Chatterley Image
The Trial of Lady Chatterley
Self
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies Image
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)