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John Mortimer

Apr 21, 1923 - Jan 16, 2009 (85 years old) 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.

Known For

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

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