
John Mortimer
April 21, 1923 (101 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
Credits
- 2013 ยทDangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greeneas Self
- 2008 ยทTruly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Moviesas Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)
- 2006 ยทBetjeman and Meas
- 1998 ยทThe Garden Partyas
- 1988 ยทThe Modern World: Ten Great Writersas Self
- 1979 ยทQuestion Timeas Self - Panellist
- 1938 ยทThe Ware Caseas Youth (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทMe and Marlboroughas Minor Role
- 1935 ยทBrown on Resolutionas