Frederick Forsyth
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- August 25, 1938 in Ashford, Kent, England, UK
- Died
- June 9, 2025
- Active Years
- 1973–2024 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Frederick McCarthy Forsyth was a British writer and journalist known as the author of world political and spy bestsellers. He was born on August 25, 1938, in Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom, and died on June 9, 2025, in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, at the age of 86. Active primarily in writing, he accumulated 33 known credits in that field. His works are characterized by suspense and adventure. He is also known by the alternative name Frederick M.
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Frederick Forsyth, Writing (Known For), 33 known credits, Male, Birthday: August 25, 1938, Death: June 9, 2025 (86 years old), Place of Birth: Ashford, Kent, England, UK. Also known as Frederick M.
[2] Wikipedia: British writer and journalist, known for world political bestsellers. Born August 25, 1938, Ashford, Kent, UK; died June 9, 2025.
[3] ČSFD: Filmography, Biography, etc. (No specific facts).
[4] Databáze knih: Born August 25, 1938. Author of many excellent, mostly espionage novels. Works are full of tension and adventure.
[5] Cojeco: Born August 25, 1938 (Ashford, Kent, UK); died June 9, 2025 (Buckinghamshire, UK). Full name: Frederick McCarthy Forsyth. British writer.
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Full Name: Frederick McCarthy Forsyth.
Profession: British writer and journalist.
Writing Style/Genre: Author of world political bestsellers and many espionage novels characterized by tension and adventure.
Credits: 33 known credits in writing.
Birth: August 25, 1938, in Ashford, Kent, England, UK.
Death: June 9, 2025, in Buckinghamshire, UK (aged 86).
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Frederick McCarthy Forsyth was a British writer and journalist. Born on August 25, 1938, in Ashford, Kent, England, UK, he was known for his work as an author of world political bestsellers. His literary output included many espionage novels that were characterized by tension and adventure.
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In the context of media and film, Forsyth has 33 known credits for his writing. His professional contributions span various works that have been recognized within the industry.
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Forsyth passed away on June 9, 2025, in Buckinghamshire, UK, at the age of 86. Throughout his career, he was also known as Frederick M.
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"Frederick McCarthy Forsyth was a British writer and journalist. Born on August 25, 1938, in Ashford, Kent, England, UK, he was known for his work as an author of world political bestsellers. His literary output included many espionage novels that were characterized by tension and adventure.
In the context of media and film, Forsyth has 33 known credits for his writing. His professional contributions span various works that have been recognized within the industry.
Forsyth passed away on June 9, 2025, in Buckinghamshire, UK, at the age of 86. Throughout his career, he was also known as Frederick M."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- The Day of the Jackal (2024) Novel
- The Day of the Jackal (2024) Consulting Producer
- In My Own Words (2024) as Self
- The Shepherd (2023) Novel
- lesenswert sachbuch (2014) as Self
- Love Never Dies (2012) Novel
- Love Never Dies (2012) Musical
- Love Never Dies (2012) Writer
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Avenger (2006) Novel
- Frederick Forsyth's Icon (2005) Novel
- Icon (2005) Novel
- NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002) as Self
- Koschwitz (2000) as Self
- Trigger Happy TV (2000)
- Im Dialog (1997) as self
- Code Name: Wolverine (1996) Story
- Day of the Devil (1994) Novel
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990) as Self - Host (uncredited)
- A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990) Executive Producer
- A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990) Story
- The Price of the Bride (1990) Story
- Death Has a Bad Reputation (1990) Story
- Death Has a Bad Reputation (1990) Executive Producer
- Pride and Extreme Prejudice (1990) Story
- Frederick Forsyth Presents (1989) Presenter
- A Casualty of War (1989) as Himself/Presenter (uncredited)
- A Casualty of War (1989) Writer
- Just Another Secret (1989) as Himself
- Just Another Secret (1989) Writer
- Dispatches (1987)
- The Fourth Protocol (1987) Novel
- The Fourth Protocol (1987) Executive Producer
- The Fourth Protocol (1987) Screenplay
- Soldiers, A History of Men in Battle (1985) as Self — Presenter
- Leute (1983) as Self
- The Dogs of War (1980) Novel
- Cry of the Innocent (1980) Story
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- The Odessa File (1974) Novel
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frederick Forsyth best known for?
Frederick Forsyth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including .hack//Versus: The Thanatos Report (2012), .hack//Versus: The Thanatos Report (2012), Markus Lanz (2008), Two Long Hoots in the Fog (1981).
When and where was Frederick Forsyth born?
Frederick Forsyth was born on August 25, 1938 in Ashford, Kent, England, UK. They passed away on June 9, 2025.
How many credits does Frederick Forsyth have?
Frederick Forsyth has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2024.
What is Frederick Forsyth's background in cinema and television?
Frederick McCarthy Forsyth was a British writer and journalist known as the author of world political and spy bestsellers. He was born on August 25, 1938, in Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom, and died on June 9, 2025, in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, at the age of 86. Active primarily in writing, he accumulate...
Frederick Forsyth by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self — aged about 35
- Dispatches (1987) — aged about 48
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist — aged about 40
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self — aged about 69
- DAS! (1991) as Self — aged about 52
- NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002) as Self — aged about 63
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