John Mortimer
Writing
Born: 1923-04-21 in Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
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
Question Time
Self - Panellist
One Pair of Eyes
No Poster
The Garden Party
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
Self
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
Self
Me and Marlborough
Minor Role
Brown on Resolution
No Poster
Betjeman and Me
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
Self (as Sir John Mortimer)
The Trial of Lady Chatterley
Self
Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
Self
The Ware Case
Youth (uncredited)