Christopher Wood
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 5, 1935 in Lambeth, London, England, UK
- Died
- May 9, 2015
- Active Years
- 1974–2000 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Christopher Hovelle Wood.
Dates: 5 November 1935 – 9 May 2015 (79 years old).
Nationality/Origin: English, born in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
Profession: Screenwriter and novelist.
Pseudonym: Timothy Lea (also known as Timothy L).
Known for: Confessions series of novels and films.
James Bond adaptations (under his own name): The Spy Who Loved Me (1977, with Richard Maibaum) and Moonraker (1979).
Novel categories: Semi-autobiographical literary fiction, historical fiction, adventure novels, and pseudonymous humorous erotica.
Parents: Walter Leonard Wood and Audrey Maud (Hovell) Wood (born 1906).
Parents' marriage: 1935.
Children: Three children (one is a film producer).
Christopher Hovelle Wood was an English screenwriter and novelist born on November 5, 1935, in Lambeth, London. He died on May 9, 2015, at the age of 79. Writing under the pseudonym Timothy Lea, he is best known for the Confessions series of novels and films. His novels are categorized into four groups: semi-autobiographical literary fiction, historical fiction, adventure novels, and pseudonymous humorous erotica. Under his own name, Wood adapted two James Bond novels for the screen, The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, co-written with Richard
Career overview
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Name: Christopher Hovelle Wood (also known as Timothy Lea or Timothy L).
Dates: 5 November 1935 – 9 May 2015.
Nationality/Origin: English, born in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
Profession: Screenwriter and novelist.
Known for: Confessions series of novels and films (written as Timothy Lea).
James Bond adaptations (under his own name): The Spy Who Loved Me (1977, with Richard Maibaum) and Moonraker (1979).
Novel categories: Semi-autobiographical literary fiction, historical fiction, adventure novels, and pseudonymous humorous erotica.
Known credits: 18.
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Christopher Hovelle Wood was an English screenwriter and novelist born in the London borough of Lambeth. Writing under the pseudonym Timothy Lea, he was best known for the Confessions series of novels and films. His body of work as a novelist is categorized into four distinct groups, which include semi-autobiographical literary fiction, historical fiction, adventure novels, and pseudonymous humorous erotica.
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In addition to his work as Timothy Lea, Wood contributed to film as a screenwriter under his own name. He is credited with adapting two James Bond novels for the screen: The Spy Who Loved Me, released in 1977 in collaboration with Richard Maibaum, and Moonraker, released in 1979. According to The Movie Database, Wood has 18 known credits in the writing category. He lived from November 5, 1935, until his death on May 9, 2015.
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Christopher Hovelle Wood was an English screenwriter and novelist who was born in the London borough of Lambeth on November 5, 1935. He is recognized for his work across various media, with 18 known credits listed in the writing category. Wood is perhaps most recognized for the Confessions series of novels and films, which he authored using the pseudonym Timothy Lea. His extensive literary output is divided into four specific groups: semi-autobiographical literary fiction, historical fiction, adventure novels, and pseudonymous humorous erotica.
Writing under his own name, Wood also contributed to major film adaptations. He adapted two James Bond novels for the screen, specifically The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, a project completed alongside Richard Maibaum, and Moonraker in 1979. Throughout his career, he was also known by the name Timothy L. Wood passed away on May 9, 2015, at the age of 79. His professional legacy includes both his work as a novelist and his contributions to cinema as a screenwriter.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Inside 'Moonraker' (2000) as Self
- Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (2000) as Self
- Dangerous Curves (2000) Writer
- Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) as Self
- The Unspeakable (1996) Screenplay
- Erotique (1994) Producer
- Steal the Sky (1988) Writer
- Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) Screenplay
- Moonraker (1979) Screenplay
- Lovely Couple (1979) Writer
- Lovely Couple (1979) Creator
- Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978) Writer
- The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Screenplay
- Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977) Writer
- Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) Screenplay
- Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) Novel
- Seven Nights in Japan (1976) Writer
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) Novel
- Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) Screenplay
- Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974) Screenplay
- Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974) Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christopher Wood best known for?
Christopher Wood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr Selfridge (2013), Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985), Moonraker (1979), The Shop on Main Street (1965).
When and where was Christopher Wood born?
Christopher Wood was born on November 5, 1935 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. They passed away on May 9, 2015.
How many credits does Christopher Wood have?
Christopher Wood has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2000.
What is Christopher Wood's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 39
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