David Williamson
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 24, 1942 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Active Years
- 1971–2023 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
David Keith Williamson is an Australian dramatist and playwright who has also written screenplays and teleplays. He is a male born on February 24, 1942, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His known work is in the field of writing, with twenty-seven known credits listed.
Career overview
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Name: David Keith Williamson, AO.
Profession: Australian dramatist, playwright, screenwriter, teleplay writer.
Known For: Writing.
Known Credits: 27.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: February 24, 1942.
Age: 84 years old.
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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David Keith Williamson, AO, is an Australian dramatist and playwright. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on February 24, 1942, he has established a career in various forms of written media. His professional work includes writing screenplays and teleplays in addition to his work as a dramatist and playwright.
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According to The Movie Database, Williamson is recognized for his contributions to writing. He has a total of 27 known credits listed in his professional profile. His body of work encompasses writing for both movies and television shows.
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Name: David Keith Williamson, AO
Nationality: Australian
Roles: Dramatist, playwright, screenwriter, teleplay writer
Known For: Writing
Credits: 27
Gender: Male
Birthday: February 24, 1942
Age: 84
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Strict adherence to "Use ONLY facts present above":
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1. David Keith Williamson, AO is an Australian dramatist and playwright.
2. He has also written screenplays and teleplays.
3. He is known for writing.
4. He has 27 known credits.
5. He was born on February 24, 1942, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
6. He is 84 years old.
7. He is male.
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David Keith Williamson, AO, is an Australian dramatist and playwright. His professional career includes writing screenplays and teleplays. He is recognized for his work in writing, with 27 known credits recorded.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
29 titles- Hostage (2023) Cinematography
- Face to Face (2011) Author
- Face to Face (2011) Producer
- The Voynich Code: The World's Most Mysterious Manuscript (2010) as Narrator (English)
- Balibo (2009) Writer
- Q&A (2008) as Self - Panellist
- Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self
- On the Beach (2000) Teleplay
- On the Beach (2000) Teleplay
- Brilliant Lies (1996) Theatre Play
- Sanctuary (1995) Writer
- The Four Minute Mile (1988) Writer
- A Dangerous Life (1988) Writer
- Emerald City (1988) Writer
- Touch the Sun: Princess Kate (1988) Writer
- Travelling North (1987) Writer
- Voices on the Page: David Williamson - Compulsive Playwright (1986) as Self
- The Perfectionist (1985) Writer
- Phar Lap (1983) Screenplay
- The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) Screenplay
- Duet for Four (1982) Screenplay
- Gallipoli (1981) Screenplay
- The Club (1980) Writer
- Don's Party (1976) Writer
- The Adventures of Eliza Fraser (1976) Writer
- The Removalists (1975) Writer
- Libido (1973) Writer
- Stork (1971) Theatre Play
- Stork (1971) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Williamson best known for?
David Williamson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Q&A (2008), The Widow Couderc (1971), Emerald City (1988), Phar Lap (1983).
When and where was David Williamson born?
David Williamson was born on February 24, 1942 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
How many credits does David Williamson have?
David Williamson has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2023.
What is David Williamson's background in cinema and television?
David Keith Williamson is an Australian dramatist and playwright who has also written screenplays and teleplays. He is a male born on February 24, 1942, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His known work is in the field of writing, with twenty-seven known credits listed.
David Williamson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Q&A (2008) as Self - Panellist — aged about 66
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