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John Galsworthy

Known For
Writing
Born
August 14, 1867
Died
January 31, 1933
Active Years
1921–2025 (105 Years)
Total Credits
30 credits in database
Writing Born Aug 14, 1867 Died Jan 31, 1933 30 credits
30
Total Credits
1921–2025
105 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
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Biography

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[1] TMDB: Writing (Known For), 28 known credits, Male, Birthday: August 14, 1867, Death: January 31, 1933 (65 years old).
[2] Wikipedia: English novelist and playwright. Known for The Forsyte Saga trilogy (1906, 1920, 1921). Later trilogies: A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter.
[3] IMDb: Born August 14, 1867, in Kingston Hill, Surrey, England, UK. Writer and actor. Known for That Forsyte Woman (1949), 21 Days Together (1940), and A Summer Story (1988).
[4] TMDB: Known as Writer, Novel, Theatre Play, Actor, Creator, Short Story, Story, and Original Story. Works include: The Skin Game, The Forsyte Saga, The Forsytes, 21 Days, A Summer Story, Escape, That Forsyte Woman, and One More River.
[5] Wikipédia (FR): British novelist and playwright. Born Kingston Hill, died Hampstead, Jan 31, 1933. Nobel Prize in Literature winner in 1932.
[6] Wikiwand: Mentioned alongside Barrie, Noël Coward, etc.
Name: John Galsworthy.
Identity: English novelist, playwright, writer, and actor.
Birth: August 14, 1867, in Kingston Hill, Surrey, England, UK.

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Career

Career overview

John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright born on August 14, 1867. He was known for his work as a writer, creator, and contributor to novels, theatre plays, short stories, and original stories. Among his best-known literary works is the trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga, published in 1906, 1920, and 1921, as well as two later trilogies titled A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. In 1932, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

His writing credits and source material extended to film and television productions. Works associated with him include That Forsyte Woman in 1949, 21 Days Together in 1940, and A Summer Story in 1988. Other media connected to his name include The Skin Game, The Forsytes, 21 Days, Escape, and One More River. In addition to his writing, he was known to have worked as an actor.

Galsworthy passed away on January 31, 1933, at the age of 65. Throughout his career, his theatrical and literary connections spanned various adaptations and productions, establishing a notable body of work in both literature and film.

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Career timeline

The Forsytes · Novel
Three Dramas · Original Story
Critical Candle · Writer
The Forsyte Saga · NovelThe Forsyte Saga · Creator
První a poslední · Short Story
Puto najsilnejšie · Writer
Strife · WriterA Summer Story · Short Story
Theatre Night · Theatre Play
The English Waltz · Writer
Loyalties · Theatre Play
The Forsyte Saga · NovelThe Forsyte Saga · Creator
BBC Play of the Month · WriterStrife · Writer
The Last Ones Shall Be First · Novel
That Forsyte Woman · Novel
Escape · Theatre Play
21 Days · Story
One More River · Novel
Loyalties · Writer
The Skin Game · Theatre Play
Escape! · StoryOld English · Writer
The White Monkey · Novel
The Stranger · Novel
Island Wives
The Skin Game · WriterSchool Days

Full Filmography

30 titles
  • The Forsytes (2025) Novel
  • Three Dramas (2020) Original Story
  • Critical Candle (2018) Writer
  • The Forsyte Saga (2002) Novel
  • The Forsyte Saga (2002) Creator
  • První a poslední (1998) Short Story
  • Puto najsilnejšie (1990) Writer
  • Strife (1988) Writer
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  • A Summer Story (1988) Short Story
  • Theatre Night (1985) Theatre Play
  • The English Waltz (1983) Writer
  • Loyalties (1976) Theatre Play
  • The Forsyte Saga (1967) Novel
  • The Forsyte Saga (1967) Creator
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) Writer
  • Strife (1965) Writer
  • The Last Ones Shall Be First (1957) Novel
  • That Forsyte Woman (1949) Novel
  • Escape (1948) Theatre Play
  • 21 Days (1940) Story
  • One More River (1934) Novel
  • Loyalties (1933) Writer
  • The Skin Game (1931) Theatre Play
  • Escape! (1930) Story
  • Old English (1930) Writer
  • The White Monkey (1925) Novel
  • The Stranger (1924) Novel
  • Island Wives (1922) as Lester
  • The Skin Game (1921) Writer
  • School Days (1921) as Mr. Hadley

Frequently Asked Questions

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

John Galsworthy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Forsytes (2025), The Forsyte Saga (2002), The Forsyte Saga (2002), Theatre Night (1985).

When and where was John Galsworthy born?

John Galsworthy was born on August 14, 1867. They passed away on January 31, 1933.

How many credits does John Galsworthy have?

John Galsworthy has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 2025.

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

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John Galsworthy by the numbers

30credits
23films
7TV series
1921–2025active years

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