Graham Linehan
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- May 22, 1968 in Dublin, Ireland
- Active Years
- 1990–2024 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 53 credits in database
Biography
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Synopsis: Graham Linehan (born 1968) is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist. Created/co-created: Father Ted (1995–1998), Black Books (2000–2004), The IT Crowd (2006–2013). Written for: Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye, The Fast Show.
Source [1]: Birthday: May 22, 1968. Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland. Known for: Writing. Also known as: Glinner.
Source [2]: The Day Today (1994 British television comedy show) is by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews.
Name: Graham Linehan.
Born: May 22, 1968, in Dublin, Ireland.
Identity: Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist.
Also known as: Glinner.
Works (Created/Co-created): Father Ted (1995–1998), Black Books (2000–2004), The IT Crowd (2006–2013), The Day Today (1994).
Works (Written for): Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye, The Fast Show.
Collaborator: Arthur Mathews (on The Day Today).
Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist born on May 22, 1968, in Dublin, Ireland. Also known as Glinner
Career overview
Graham Linehan was born in Dublin, Ireland, on May 22, 1968. He is a comedy writer with 35 known credits listed on his movie database profile. He is known for creating or co-creating several television sitcoms. These include Father Ted, which ran from 1995 to 1998, Black Books, which aired from 2000 to 2004, and The IT Crowd, which broadcast from 2006 to 2013. In addition to his sitcom creations, he has written for various television shows, including Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye, and The Fast Show. He also worked alongside Arthur Mathews on the 1994 British television comedy show The Day Today, which retained the principal cast from On the Hour.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- The Lost Boys: Searching for Manhood (2024) as Self
- Motherland (2017) Executive Producer
- Motherland (2017) Writer
- Motherland (2017) Creator
- British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016) as Self
- The Walshes (2014) Creator
- The IT Crowd Manual (2014) as Self
- Count Arthur Strong (2013) Creator
- How Videogames Changed the World (2013) as Self
- Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011)
- Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe (2009) as Self
- Tapping the Wire (2007) as Self
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Mexican Singer
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Blind Irish Sorcerer
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Panicked Man
- The IT Crowd (2006) Director
- The IT Crowd (2006) Writer
- The IT Crowd (2006) Creator
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Thanks
- Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) as Security Guard
- AD/BC: A Rock Opera (2004) as Townsfolk
- QI (2003) as Self
- Hello, Friend (2003) Director
- Hello, Friend (2003) Writer
- Look Around You (2002) as Athletics Coach
- Black Books (2000) as Man in Takeaway
- Black Books (2000) as Book Lover
- Black Books (2000) Director
- Black Books (2000) Writer
- Black Books (2000) Creator
- Jam (2000) Writer
- Hippies (1999) Creator
- Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show (1999) as Self
- Big Train (1998) Director
- Big Train (1998) Writer
- Big Train (1998) Creator
- I'm Alan Partridge (1997) as Aidan Walsh
- Brass Eye (1997) Additional Writing
- The Matchmaker (1997) Screenplay
- Never Mind the Horrocks (1996) Writer
- Father Ted (1995) as Father Gallagher
- Father Ted (1995) Writer
- Father Ted (1995) Producer
- Father Ted (1995) Director
- Father Ted (1995) Creator
- Coogan's Run (1995) Writer
- The Fast Show (1994) Writer
- Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) Additional Writing
- The Day Today (1994) as Graham
- The Day Today (1994) Additional Writing
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- Paris Creator
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When and where was Graham Linehan born?
Graham Linehan was born on May 22, 1968 in Dublin, Ireland.
How many credits does Graham Linehan have?
Graham Linehan has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2024.
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Graham Linehan (Writing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no aste...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Mexican Singer — aged about 38
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Blind Irish Sorcerer — aged about 38
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Panicked Man — aged about 38
- Father Ted (1995) as Father Gallagher — aged about 27
- The Day Today (1994) as Graham — aged about 26
- Black Books (2000) as Man in Takeaway — aged about 32
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