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Joe Orton

Writing Born Jan 1, 1933 Died Aug 9, 1967 Leicester - England - UK 12 credits
12
Total Credits
1967–2017
51 Years Career Span
3
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Biography

Joe Orton works in writing. Born January 1, 1933 in Leicester - England - UK. Died August 9, 1967. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs) · WriterJoe Orton Laid Bare
What the Butler Saw · Writer
Theatre Night · Theatre Play
What the Butler Saw · Theatre Play
The Ruffian on the Stair · Writer
Entertaining Mr. Sloane · Theatre PlayLoot · Theatre Play
ITV Saturday Night Theatre · Writer
Funeral Games · WriterEntertaining Mr. Sloane · Writer
ITV Playhouse · Writer

Full Filmography

12 titles
  • Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs) (2017) Writer
  • Joe Orton Laid Bare (2017) as Himself (archive)
  • What the Butler Saw (1987) Writer
  • Theatre Night (1985) Theatre Play
  • What the Butler Saw (1983) Theatre Play
  • The Ruffian on the Stair (1973) Writer
  • Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1970) Theatre Play
  • Loot (1970) Theatre Play
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  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Writer
  • Funeral Games (1968) Writer
  • Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1968) Writer
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Joe Orton best known for?

Joe Orton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1970), ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969), Docking the Boat (1965).

When and where was Joe Orton born?

Joe Orton was born on January 1, 1933 in Leicester - England - UK. They passed away on August 9, 1967.

How many credits does Joe Orton have?

Joe Orton has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2017.

What is Joe Orton's background in cinema and television?

John Kingsley Orton, known by the pen name of Joe Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist. His public career, from 1964 until his murder in 1967 by his partner, was short but highly influential. During this brief period he shocked, outraged, and amused audiences with his scandalous black comedies.

Joe Orton by the numbers

12credits
9films
3TV series
1967–2017active years

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