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John Elliot

Known For
Writing
Born
July 4, 1918
Died
August 14, 1997 (aged 79)
Active Years
1954–1982 (29 Years)
Total Credits
36 credits in database
Writing Born Jul 4, 1918 Died Aug 14, 1997 36 credits
36
Total Credits
1954–1982
29 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
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Biography

John Elliot was a writer born on July 4, 1918, and he died on August 14, 1997, at the age of 79. His professional records indicate he was also known as John Elliott. Throughout his career, he accumulated 27 known credits in the film and television industry. Within the MASH universe, Elliot portrayed the character Trapper John in the movie version of the production. Other actors who played this same character include Wayne Rogers in the television series and Pernell Roberts in the spinoff program titled Trapper John, MD. Elliot is categorized as male and his content score on the Movie Database is 50. No specific place of birth is listed for him in the available records.

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Career

Career overview

John Elliot, also known as John Elliott, was a writer born on July 4, 1918. According to his professional records, he was credited with 27 works throughout his career. He passed away on August 14, 1997, at the age of 79.

In the context of the MASH universe, John Elliot portrayed the character Trapper John in the film version of the story. Other actors who played the same character include Wayne Rogers, who appeared in the television series, and Pernell Roberts, who starred in the spinoff series Trapper John, MD.

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Career timeline

A for Andromeda · Original Story
Black and White in Colour
The Brack Report · Writer
Spy! · Writer
Turning Year Tales · WriterTurning Year Tales · DirectorThe Chief Mourner · Writer
Life at Stake · Writer
Sisters · Writer
Child of Hope · Writer
Fall of Eagles · WriterFall of Eagles · CreatorThe Double Dealers · Writer
Centre Play · Writer
A come Andromeda · NovelShelley · Writer
Play for Today · Writer
ITV Playhouse · WriterRainbow City · ProducerRainbow City · DirectorRainbow City · WriterRainbow City · Creator
BBC Play of the Month · AdaptationThe Troubleshooters · Creator
First Night · WriterFirst Night · Producer
Z-Cars · WriterThe Andromeda Breakthrough · ProducerThe Andromeda Breakthrough · WriterThe Andromeda Breakthrough · Director
A for Andromeda · WriterThey Met in a City · Writer
Who Pays the Piper? · Writer
A Man from the Sun · ScreenplayA Man from the Sun · Director
War in the Air · Writer

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • A for Andromeda (2006) Original Story
  • Black and White in Colour (1992) as Self
  • The Brack Report (1982) Writer
  • Spy! (1980) Writer
  • Turning Year Tales (1979) Writer
  • Turning Year Tales (1979) Director
  • The Chief Mourner (1979) Writer
  • Life at Stake (1978) Writer
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  • Sisters (1976) Writer
  • Child of Hope (1975) Writer
  • Fall of Eagles (1974) Writer
  • Fall of Eagles (1974) Creator
  • The Double Dealers (1974) Writer
  • Centre Play (1973) Writer
  • A come Andromeda (1972) Novel
  • Shelley (1972) Writer
  • Play for Today (1970) Writer
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer
  • Rainbow City (1967) Producer
  • Rainbow City (1967) Director
  • Rainbow City (1967) Writer
  • Rainbow City (1967) Creator
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) Adaptation
  • The Troubleshooters (1965) Creator
  • First Night (1963) Writer
  • First Night (1963) Producer
  • Z-Cars (1962) Writer
  • The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962) Producer
  • The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962) Writer
  • The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962) Director
  • A for Andromeda (1961) Writer
  • They Met in a City (1961) Writer
  • Who Pays the Piper? (1960) Writer
  • A Man from the Sun (1956) Screenplay
  • A Man from the Sun (1956) Director
  • War in the Air (1954) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Elliot best known for?

John Elliot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 13 Ghosts (1960), Fall of Eagles (1974), Fall of Eagles (1974), Centre Play (1973).

When and where was John Elliot born?

John Elliot was born on July 4, 1918. They passed away on August 14, 1997.

How many credits does John Elliot have?

John Elliot has 36 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1954 and 1982.

What is John Elliot's background in cinema and television?

John Elliot was a writer born on July 4, 1918, and he died on August 14, 1997, at the age of 79. His professional records indicate he was also known as John Elliott. Throughout his career, he accumulated 27 known credits in the film and television industry. Within the MASH universe, Elliot portrayed the character Trapp...

John Elliot by the numbers

36credits
9films
27TV series
1954–2006active years

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