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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
Writing Born Aug 25, 1938 Died Jun 9, 2025 Ashford, Kent, England, UK 43 credits
43
Total Credits
1973–2024
52 Years Career Span
17
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

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.

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Career

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.
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[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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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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Career timeline

The Day of the Jackal · NovelThe Day of the Jackal · Consulting ProducerIn My Own Words
The Shepherd · Novel
lesenswert sachbuch
Love Never Dies · NovelLove Never Dies · MusicalLove Never Dies · Writer
Markus Lanz
Avenger · Novel
Frederick Forsyth's Icon · NovelIcon · Novel
NDR Kultur – Das Journal
KoschwitzTrigger Happy TV
Im Dialog
Code Name: Wolverine · Story
Day of the Devil · Novel
DAS!
A Little Piece of SunshineA Little Piece of Sunshine · Executive ProducerA Little Piece of Sunshine · StoryThe Price of the Bride · StoryDeath Has a Bad Reputation · Story
Frederick Forsyth Presents · PresenterA Casualty of WarA Casualty of War · WriterJust Another SecretJust Another Secret · Writer
DispatchesThe Fourth Protocol · NovelThe Fourth Protocol · Executive ProducerThe Fourth Protocol · Screenplay
Soldiers, A History of Men in Battle
Leute
The Dogs of War · NovelCry of the Innocent · Story
Question Time
3 nach 9The Odessa File · Novel
The Day of the Jackal · Novel

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
  • Advertisement
  • 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

43credits
26films
17TV series
1973–2024active years

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