John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Born: April 21, 1923
Died: January 16, 2009
in Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
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.

Movies for John Mortimer...

Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
Title: Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
The documentary uses Graham Greene's own words from his books and recordings, as well as photographs and clips from his many films, to reveal the fascinating life of one of the great writers of the twentieth century.
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Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
Title: Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
Character: Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)
Released: June 21, 2008
Type: Movie
A look at the history of British B-movies.
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Title: Betjeman and Me
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
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Title: The Garden Party
Released: July 11, 1998
Type: TV
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Title: Question Time
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: September 25, 1979
Type: TV
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
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The Ware Case
Title: The Ware Case
Character: Youth (uncredited)
Released: December 2, 1938
Type: Movie
An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house
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Me and Marlborough
Title: Me and Marlborough
Character: Minor Role
Released: July 22, 1935
Type: Movie
A woman disguises herself in men's clothes in order to follow her husband to the wars.
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Brown on Resolution
Title: Brown on Resolution
Released: May 15, 1935
Type: Movie
Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?