John Cheever
Biography
John Cheever works in writing. Born May 27, 1912 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA. Died June 18, 1982. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Parc (2009) Novel
- Merry Christmas (1999) Short Story
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) Story
- American Playhouse (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982) as Narrator
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982) Writer
- The Sorrows of Gin (1979) Short Story
- O Youth and Beauty! (1979) Short Story
- The Five Forty-Eight (1979) Short Story
- The Swimmer (1968) as Man at Pool Party (uncredited)
- The Swimmer (1968) Short Story
- The Country Husband (1956) Writer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Story
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Mr. Blake
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Cheever best known for?
John Cheever is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tales from the Darkside (1984), American Playhouse (1982), American Playhouse (1982), The Swimmer (1968).
When and where was John Cheever born?
John Cheever was born on May 27, 1912 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on June 18, 1982.
How many credits does John Cheever have?
John Cheever has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2009.
What is John Cheever's background in cinema and television?
John William Cheever (May 27, 1912 – June 18, 1982) was an American novelist and short story writer. He is sometimes called "the Chekhov of the suburbs". His fiction is mostly set in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the Westchester suburbs, old New England villages based on various South Shore towns around Quincy, Mas...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Swimmer (1968) as Man at Pool Party (uncredited) — aged about 56
- American Playhouse (1982) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 70
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Mr. Blake — aged about 38
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