Donald Bull
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 21, 1913 in London, England, UK
- Died
- January 1, 1993
- Active Years
- 1936–1975 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Donald Bull (Writing focus).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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[1] TMDB: Known for Writing. Birthday: Sept 21, 1913. Death: Jan 1, 1993 (79 years old). Birthplace: London, England, UK. Also known as Donald Simon.
[2] IMDb: Writer and actor. Known for Dreams Come True (1936), The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939), Dear Mr. Prohack (1949). Died Sept 1993 in Haringey, London, England, UK.
[3] TMDB: Known as Writer, Screenplay, Actor, Creator, Script Editor, Story, and Adaptation. Work includes Storm in a Teacup, Maigret, The Arsenal Stadium Mystery, Out of the Unknown, BBC Play of the Month, South Riding, Cheer Boys Cheer, and Crown Court.
[4] Grokipedia: British screenwriter, script editor, and occasional actor active in film and television from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Name: Donald Bull (also known as Donald Simon).
Nationality/Origin: British; born in London, England, UK.
Dates: Born September 21, 1913. Died January 1, 1993 (TMDB) or September 1993 (IMDb) in Haringey, London, England, UK.
Professions: Writer, screenwriter, script editor, actor, creator, story, and adaptation.
Active period: 1930s to the 1970s.
Credits: Dreams Come True (1936), The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939), Dear Mr. Prohack (1949), Storm in a Teacup, Maigret, Out of the Unknown, BBC Play of the Month, South Riding, Cheer Boys Cheer, and Crown
Career overview
Donald Bull was a British screenwriter, script editor, and occasional actor who maintained a career in film and television from the 1930s through the 1970s. Born in London, England, on September 21, 1913, he was also known by the name Donald Simon. Throughout his professional life, he contributed to a wide range of productions in various capacities, including writing, screenplay, adaptation, and story development. His known credits include 24 entries across his career.
His filmography includes work on titles such as Dreams Come True, released in 1936, The Arsenal Stadium Mystery from 1939, and Dear Mr. Prohack, which was released in 1949. His television and film contributions also encompass Storm in a Teacup, Maigret, Out of the Unknown, BBC Play of the Month, South Riding, Cheer Boys Cheer, and Crown Court. Bull died in 1993 at the age of 79. While sources provide conflicting information regarding his exact date of death, citing either January 1 or September 1993, records confirm he passed away in Haringey, London.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- The Venturers (1975) Writer
- The Venturers (1975) Creator
- The Carnforth Practice (1974) Writer
- Warship (1973) Writer
- Crown Court (1972) Writer
- The Doctors (1969) Creator
- Something in the Cellar (1969) Writer
- Maigret at Bay (1969) Writer
- King of the River (1966) Writer
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) Writer
- Out of the Unknown (1965) Writer
- Theatre 625 (1964) Writer
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962) Writer
- Anna Karenina (1961) Adaptation
- Maigret (1960) Writer
- Maigret (1960) Script Editor
- Just Joe (1960) Writer
- Dear Mr. Prohack (1949) Writer
- Miss Grant Goes to the Door (1940) Story
- Yesterday Is Over Your Shoulder (1940) Writer
- Westward Ho! (1940) as Commentary
- The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939) Screenplay
- Cheer Boys Cheer (1939) Writer
- South Riding (1938) Screenplay
- Storm in a Teacup (1937) Writer
- Dreams Come True (1936) Screenplay
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What movies or TV shows is Donald Bull best known for?
Donald Bull is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979), Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979), Surfer, Dude (2008), Crown Court (1972).
When and where was Donald Bull born?
Donald Bull was born on September 21, 1913 in London, England, UK. They passed away on January 1, 1993.
How many credits does Donald Bull have?
Donald Bull has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1975.
What is Donald Bull's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Donald Bull (Writing focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources provided: [1] TMDB: Known for Writing. Birthday: Sept 21, 1913. Death: Jan 1, 1993 (79 years old). Birthplace: Lo...
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