Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
April 21, 1923
Died
January 16, 2009 (age 85)
Place of Birth
Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
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
TV
Question Time
Self - Panellist
1979
TV
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
Self
1988
TV
The Garden Party
1998
TV
Betjeman and Me
2006
Film
The Ware Case
Youth (uncredited)
1938
TV
One Pair of Eyes
1967
Film
Me and Marlborough
Minor Role
1935
Film
Brown on Resolution
1935
Film
Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
Self
2013
Film
The Trial of Lady Chatterley
Self
1980
Film
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)
2008
Filmography
2013FilmDangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greeneas Self2008FilmTruly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Moviesas Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)2006TVBetjeman and Me1998TVThe Garden Party1988TVThe Modern World: Ten Great Writersas Self1980FilmThe Trial of Lady Chatterleyas Self1979TVQuestion Timeas Self - Panellist1967TVOne Pair of Eyes1938FilmThe Ware Caseas Youth (uncredited)1935FilmMe and Marlboroughas Minor Role1935FilmBrown on Resolution