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John Mortimer

Known for
Writing
Born
Apr 21, 1923
Died
Jan 16, 2009
Place of birth
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.

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Acting credits

7 shows

Behind the camera

18 shows