John Glen
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 15, 1932 in Sunbury-on-Thames, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1951–2025 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 62 credits in database
Biography
John Glen is a British film director born on May 15, 1932, in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. He is best known for his work as a film editor and as the director of five James Bond movies. He also worked as a film editor and second unit director on three previous James Bond films, specifically On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969, The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, and Moonraker in 1979. His work as a second unit director includes Superman and The Wild Geese, both released in 1978. In addition, Glen directed the feature films Christopher Columbus: The Discovery in 1992 and The Point Men in 2001, as well as the television series Space Precinct. In 2001, he published his memoir titled For My Eyes Only.
Career overview
John Glen is a British film director born on May 15, 1932, in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. He is best known for his work as a film editor and as the director of five James Bond movies. Prior to directing the series, Glen worked as a film editor and second unit director on three previous James Bond films, which were On Her Majesty's Secret Service released in 1969, The Spy Who Loved Me released in 1977, and Moonraker released in 1979.
In addition to his work on the Bond franchise, Glen served as a second unit director on other films, including Superman and The Wild Geese, both of which were released in 1978. His other feature film directing credits include Christopher Columbus: The Discovery in 1992 and The Point Men in 2001. Glen also directed the television series Space Precinct. Outside of his directing and editing work, Glen published his memoir titled For My Eyes Only in 2001.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Space Precinct: The Fire Within (2025) Director
- From Roger Moore with Love (2024) as Self
- The Sound of 007 (2022) as Self
- Petroleum Spirit (2016) Executive Producer
- Bond in Greece (2006) as self
- Testing the Limits: The Aerial Team (2006) as Narrator
- On the Set with John Glen (2006)
- Best Ever Bond (2002) as Self
- The Point Men (2001) Director
- Inside 'Moonraker' (2000) as Self
- Inside 'The Living Daylights' (2000) as Self
- Inside 'For Your Eyes Only' (2000)
- Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles (2000) as Self
- Inside 'Licence to Kill' (2000) as Self
- Inside The Living Daylights (2000) as Self
- Inside 'A View to a Kill' (2000) as Self
- Inside Q's Lab (2000) as Self
- Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (2000)
- Inside 'Octopussy' (2000) as Self
- The Secrets of 007 (1997) as Self
- Space Precinct (1994) Director
- Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) Director
- Iron Eagle III (1992) Director
- 30 Years of James Bond (1992) as Self
- Checkered Flag (1990) Director
- Licence to Kill (1989) Director
- The Living Daylights (1987) Director
- A View to a Kill (1985) Director
- Octopussy (1983) Director
- James Bond in India (1983)
- For Your Eyes Only (1981) Director
- The Sea Wolves (1980) Editor
- Moonraker (1979) Editor
- Moonraker (1979) Second Unit Director
- Superman (1978) Second Unit Director
- The Wild Geese (1978) Second Unit Director
- The Wild Geese (1978) Editor
- The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Editor
- The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Second Unit Director
- Shout at the Devil (1976) Second Unit Director
- Seven Nights in Japan (1976) Editor
- Conduct Unbecoming (1975) Editor
- Gold (1974) Second Unit Director
- Gold (1974) Editor
- London Conspiracy (1974) Editor
- Dead Cert (1974) Editor
- A Doll's House (1973) Editor
- Pulp (1972) Editor
- Sitting Target (1972) Editor
- Murphy's War (1971) Editor
- Murphy's War (1971) Second Unit Director
- Catlow (1971) Second Unit Director
- Catlow (1971) Supervising Editor
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Editor
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Second Unit Director
- Baby Love (1969) Editor
- Koroshi (1968) Editor
- The Missing Note (1961) Editor
- Danger Man (1960) Editor
- The Green Man (1956) Sound Editor
- Views on Trial (1954) as Prosecuting Counsel
- The Long Dark Hall (1951) Assistant Editor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Glen best known for?
John Glen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Sound of 007 (2022), Punar Vivah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara (2013), Space Precinct (1994), Iron Eagle III (1992).
When and where was John Glen born?
John Glen was born on May 15, 1932 in Sunbury-on-Thames, London, England, UK.
How many credits does John Glen have?
John Glen has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is John Glen's background in cinema and television?
John Glen is a British film director born on May 15, 1932, in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. He is best known for his work as a film editor and as the director of five James Bond movies. He also worked as a film editor and second unit director on three previous James Bond films, specifically On Her Majesty's Secret Servic...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sound of 007 (2022) as Self — aged about 90
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