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Jack Clayton

Known For
Directing
Born
March 1, 1921 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Died
February 26, 1995 (aged 73)
Active Years
1943–1992 (50 Years)
Total Credits
26 credits in database
Directing Born Mar 1, 1921 Died Feb 26, 1995 Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK 26 credits
26
Total Credits
1943–1992
50 Years Career Span
17
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jack Clayton works in directing. Born March 1, 1921 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. Died February 26, 1995. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One
Memento Mori · ScreenplayMemento Mori · Director
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne · Director
Something Wicked This Way Comes · Director
The Great Gatsby · Director
Film '72
Our Mother's House · DirectorOur Mother's House · Producer
The Pumpkin Eater · Director
The Innocents · ProducerThe Innocents · Director
Room at the Top · DirectorThe Whole Truth · Producer
Sailor Beware · Producer
I Am a Camera · Associate ProducerThe Bespoke Overcoat · ProducerThe Bespoke Overcoat · Director
The Good Die Young · Associate Producer
Beat the Devil · Associate Producer
Moulin Rouge · Associate Producer
Flesh and Blood · Associate Producer
The Queen of Spades · Associate Producer
An Ideal Husband · Production Manager
Naples Is a Battlefield · Director
R.A.F. Regiment · Director

Full Filmography

26 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jack Clayton best known for?

Jack Clayton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), The Great Gatsby (1974), The Fugitive Kind (1960), Our Mother's House (1967).

When and where was Jack Clayton born?

Jack Clayton was born on March 1, 1921 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. They passed away on February 26, 1995.

How many credits does Jack Clayton have?

Jack Clayton has 26 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1943 and 1992.

What is Jack Clayton's background in cinema and television?

Jack Clayton (1 March 1921 – 26 February 1995) was a British film director who specialised in bringing literary works to the screen.

Jack Clayton by the numbers

26credits
25films
1TV series
1943–1993active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Film '72 (1971) as Self — aged about 50

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