John Osborne
Biography
John James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur born in London on December 12, 1929. He died on December 24, 1994. Before his career in theatre, he briefly worked as a journalist and served as a stage manager. Osborne is regarded as an influential figure in post-war theatre, notably for his 1956 play Look Back in Anger, which is considered a pivotal moment that ushered in an era of social realism. Throughout a career spanning over 40 years, he wrote for the stage, film, and television. His work explored various themes and genres, addressing Britain's purpose in the post-imperial age. He was also an Oscar-winning screenwriter for his work on the film Tom Jones.
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42 titles- Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer (2016) Writer
- England, My England (1995) Writer
- Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties (1993) as Self
- The Entertainer (1993) Writer
- The Entertainer (1993) Theatre Play
- Look Back in Anger (1989) Writer
- A Better Class of Person (1985) as Narrator
- A Better Class of Person (1985) Writer
- Colonel Redl (1985) Screenplay
- God Rot Tunbridge Wells! (1985) Writer
- Very Like a Whale (1981) Writer
- Hedda Gabler (1981) Adaptation
- Flash Gordon (1980) as Arborian Priest
- Look Back in Anger (1980) Writer
- You're Not Watching Me, Mummy (1979) Writer
- Tomorrow Never Comes (1978) as Lyne
- Supernatural (1977) as Edward Manners
- Almost a Vision (1976) Writer
- Ms or Jill and Jack (1974) Writer
- Luther (1974) Writer
- The Gift of Friendship (1974) Writer
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Get Carter (1971) as Kinnear
- The Hotel in Amsterdam (1971) Writer
- First Love (1970) as Maidanov
- The Right Prospectus (1970) Writer
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Writer
- The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) Writer
- Inadmissible Evidence (1968) Writer
- The Parachute (1968) as Werner Roger
- Luther (1968) Writer
- ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Werner Roger
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) Writer
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Harry Steadman
- Tom Jones (1963) Screenplay
- A Sunday in September (1961) as Self
- The Entertainer (1960) Screenplay
- The Entertainer (1960) Theatre Play
- A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960) Writer
- Look Back in Anger (1959) Theatre Play
- Look Back in Anger (1959) Additional Dialogue
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What movies or TV shows is John Osborne best known for?
John Osborne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Colonel Redl (1985), Flash Gordon (1980), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Very Bad Things (1998).
When and where was John Osborne born?
John Osborne was born on December 12, 1929 in Fulham, London, England. They passed away on December 24, 1994.
How many credits does John Osborne have?
John Osborne has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2016.
What is John Osborne's background in cinema and television?
John James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur born in London on December 12, 1929. He died on December 24, 1994. Before his career in theatre, he briefly worked as a journalist and served as a stage manager. Osborne is regarded as an influential figure in post-war theatre, notably ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Supernatural (1977) as Edward Manners — aged about 47
- Get Carter (1971) as Kinnear — aged about 41
- Flash Gordon (1980) as Arborian Priest — aged about 50
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 41
- First Love (1970) as Maidanov — aged about 40
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Werner Roger — aged about 35
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