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Jack Rosenthal

Known For
Writing
Born
September 8, 1931 in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK
Died
May 29, 2004
Active Years
1956–2004 (49 Years)
Total Credits
61 credits in database
Writing Born Sep 8, 1931 Died May 29, 2004 Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK 61 credits
61
Total Credits
1956–2004
49 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Jack Rosenthal (Writing).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Known for Writing. 60 known credits. Male. Birthday: September 8, 1931. Day of Death: May 29, 2004 (72 years old). Place of Birth: Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK.
[2] Wikipedia: Wrote screenplay for the 1998 film Captain Jack (based on a true story) for producer Goldschmidt.
[3] Nafilmy: Jack Rosenthal scénárista (screenwriter).
Name: Jack Rosenthal.
Profession: Writer/Screenwriter.
Known credits: 60.
Birth date: September 8, 1931.
Birth place: Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK.
Death date: May 29, 2004 (age 72).
Notable work: Screenplay for the 1998 film Captain Jack, which was based on a true story and produced by Goldschmidt.

Jack Rosenthal was a male writer born on September 8, 1931, in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK. He is known for his work in writing and has 60 known credits. Rosenthal wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film Captain Jack, a production based on a true story for producer Goldschmidt. He passed away on May 29, 2004, at the age of 72.
"Jack Rosenthal was a male writer born on September 8, 1931, in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK." (Fact from [1])
"He has 60 known credits." (Fact from [1])
"Rosenthal wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film Captain Jack, which was

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Jack Rosenthal (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Jack Rosenthal. Known for writing. 60 known credits. Birthday: September 8, 1931. Death: May 29, 2004 (72 years old). Place of birth: Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK.
Source [2]: Wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film Captain Jack (based on a true story) for producer Goldschmidt.
Source [3]: Jack Rosenthal is a screenwriter (scenárista).
Paragraph 1: Personal Background and Professional Scope.
Jack Rosenthal was a writer born in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK, on September 8, 1931. He is credited with 60 known credits in his career. Rosenthal passed away on May 29, 2004, at the age of 72.
Paragraph 2: Writing Credits.
As a screenwriter, Rosenthal's work includes the 1998 film Captain Jack. This film was based on a true story and was produced by Goldschmidt.
Refining/Expanding to meet word count (180-260 words):
The current draft is very short (approx 70 words). I need to check if there is more info in the sources to expand.
Source [1] says "Known For Writing" and "Known Credits 60".
Source [2] says "wrote the screenplay for the 1998 Captain Jack (based on a true story) for Goldschmidt as producer."
Source [3] says "Jack Rosenthal scénárista."

Problem: The sources are extremely sparse. I cannot invent details to reach the word count. The prompt says "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
If the facts provided do not allow for 180 words without repetition or invention, I have a conflict.
However, I must follow the "Use ONLY facts present above" rule strictly. If I invent details to hit the word count, I violate the primary instruction. If I don't hit the word count, I might fail the length constraint.
Usually, in these types of prompts, the "Use ONLY facts" is the highest priority. But I will try to elaborate on the existing facts using neutral, encyclopedic phrasing to see if I can get closer.
Drafting attempt 2:
Jack Rosenthal was a writer born in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK, on September 8, 1931. Throughout his career, he accumulated 60 known credits. His professional work is identified with writing and screenwriting. Rosenthal died on May 29, 2004, at the age of 72.

One of his notable writing contributions is the screenplay for the 1998 film Captain Jack. This production was based on a true story and featured Goldschmidt serving as the producer.
Word Count Check: This is about 85 words.
Constraint Check: I cannot add more facts. I cannot add "notable" if it's not in the text (though "Known For" implies it). I cannot add "professional work" if it's not there (though "Known Credits" implies it).
Wait: The prompt asks for a 180-260 word overview. If the

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Career timeline

Ready When You Are, Mr McGill · Writer
Lucky Jim · Writer
Chicken Run · Thanks
Captain Jack · Writer
Cold Enough for Snow · Screenplay
Eskimo Day · Writer
Wide-Eyed and Legless · Writer
Bye Bye Baby · Writer
Screen One · WriterAbout Face · WriterAnd a Nightingale Sang · Writer
London's Burning · CreatorLondon's Burning: The Movie · WriterThe Fools on the Hill · WriterDay To Remember · Writer
Mrs Capper's Birthday · Writer
Arthur's Hallowed Ground · Script EditorThe Chain · Writer
Yentl · ScreenplayThose Glory Glory Days · Script EditorForever Young · Script EditorSecrets · Script Editor
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang · WriterExperience Preferred... But Not Essential · StoryThe Lucky Star · Screenplay
Continental Divide · Associate Producer
The Knowledge · Writer
The Velvet Glove · WriterSpend Spend Spend · WriterSpaghetti Two-Step · Writer
The Duchess of Duke Street · WriterLaurence Olivier Presents · WriterRed Letter Day · WriterHindle Wakes · WriterWell Thank You, Thursday · Writer
The Evacuees · WriterSadie, It's Cold Outside · WriterSadie, It's Cold Outside · CreatorNightingale's Boys · Writer
Seven Faces of Woman · WriterVillage Hall · WriterHot Fat · Writer
The Lovers! · Writer
Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. · Writer
Play for Today · WriterThe Lovers · Creator
ITV Saturday Night Theatre · WriterThe Dustbinmen · Writer
There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah · WriterYour Name's Not God, It's Edgar · Writer
OmnibusITV Playhouse · WriterCompensation Alice · Writer
The Night Before The Morning After · Writer
Thirty-Minute Theatre · Writer
Friday Night · Writer
Comedy Playhouse · Writer

Full Filmography

61 titles
  • Ready When You Are, Mr McGill (2004) Writer
  • Lucky Jim (2003) Writer
  • Chicken Run (2000) Thanks
  • Captain Jack (1999) Writer
  • Cold Enough for Snow (1997) Screenplay
  • Eskimo Day (1996) Writer
  • Wide-Eyed and Legless (1993) Writer
  • Bye Bye Baby (1992) Writer
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  • Screen One (1989) Writer
  • About Face (1989) Writer
  • And a Nightingale Sang (1989) Writer
  • London's Burning (1986) Creator
  • London's Burning: The Movie (1986) Writer
  • The Fools on the Hill (1986) Writer
  • Day To Remember (1986) Writer
  • Mrs Capper's Birthday (1985) Writer
  • Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984) Script Editor
  • The Chain (1984) Writer
  • Yentl (1983) Screenplay
  • Those Glory Glory Days (1983) Script Editor
  • Forever Young (1983) Script Editor
  • Secrets (1983) Script Editor
  • P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982) Writer
  • Experience Preferred... But Not Essential (1982) Story
  • The Lucky Star (1982) Screenplay
  • Continental Divide (1981) Associate Producer
  • The Knowledge (1979) Writer
  • The Velvet Glove (1977) Writer
  • Spend Spend Spend (1977) Writer
  • Spaghetti Two-Step (1977) Writer
  • The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) Writer
  • Laurence Olivier Presents (1976) Writer
  • Red Letter Day (1976) Writer
  • Hindle Wakes (1976) Writer
  • Well Thank You, Thursday (1976) Writer
  • Ready When You Are, Mr McGill (1976) Writer
  • The Five Pound Orange (1976) Writer
  • Bar Mitzvah Boy (1976) Writer
  • The Evacuees (1975) Writer
  • Sadie, It's Cold Outside (1975) Writer
  • Sadie, It's Cold Outside (1975) Creator
  • Nightingale's Boys (1975) Writer
  • Seven Faces of Woman (1974) Writer
  • Village Hall (1974) Writer
  • Hot Fat (1974) Writer
  • The Lovers! (1973) Writer
  • Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. (1972) Writer
  • Play for Today (1970) Writer
  • The Lovers (1970) Creator
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Writer
  • The Dustbinmen (1969) Writer
  • There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah (1968) Writer
  • Your Name's Not God, It's Edgar (1968) Writer
  • Omnibus (1967) as Self
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer
  • Compensation Alice (1967) Writer
  • The Night Before The Morning After (1966) Writer
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) Writer
  • Friday Night (1963) Writer
  • Comedy Playhouse (1961) Writer
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jack Rosenthal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chicken Run (2000), Absentia (2017), Screen One (1989), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

When and where was Jack Rosenthal born?

Jack Rosenthal was born on September 8, 1931 in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, UK. They passed away on May 29, 2004.

How many credits does Jack Rosenthal have?

Jack Rosenthal has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2004.

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

Subject: Jack Rosenthal (Writing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Known for Writing. 60 known credits. Male. Birthd...

Jack Rosenthal by the numbers

61credits
39films
22TV series
1956–2004active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 35

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