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Julian Symons

Known For
Writing
Active Years
1956–1993 (38 Years)
Total Credits
8 credits in database
Writing 8 credits
8
Total Credits
1956–1993
38 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Julian Gustave Symons was a writer, critic, poet, and historian born on May 30, 1912, in London, England. Known for his work in crime fiction, his writing focused on psychology and motivation rather than traditional detection. His professional credits include contributions to television series such as Tales of the Unexpected, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and the production Undercover Agent. Throughout his career, he authored various crime novels and stories. Julian Symons died on November 19, 1994, in Kent, England, at the age of 82. His legacy includes recognition as an author of crime fiction, with archives documenting his career across film and television databases.

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Career

Career overview

Julian Gustave Symons was a writer, critic, poet, and historian known for his work in crime fiction. Born on May 30, 1912, in London, England, he authored numerous crime novels and stories throughout his career. His approach to the genre emphasized psychology and motivation over traditional methods of detection. In addition to his literary work, he was recognized for his contributions to television and film.

His writing credits include work on the television series Tales of the Unexpected, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and the film Undercover Agent. According to his professional records, he held eight known credits in the industry. Symons died on November 19, 1994, in Kent, England, at the age of 82. His legacy includes a body of work that spans various forms of writing, including award-winning crime fiction.

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Career timeline

The Blackheath Poisonings · Writer
Tales of the Unexpected · Story
Dial M for Murder · Writer
Arthur? Arthur! · Novel
ITV Playhouse · Writer
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour · Novel
Armchair Mystery Theatre · Writer
The Narrowing Circle · Novel

Full Filmography

8 titles
  • The Blackheath Poisonings (1993) Writer
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
  • Dial M for Murder (1974) Writer
  • Arthur? Arthur! (1969) Novel
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer
  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) Novel
  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960) Writer
  • The Narrowing Circle (1956) Novel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Julian Symons best known for?

Julian Symons is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Mom's a Werewolf (1989), Docking the Boat (1965), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962).

How many credits does Julian Symons have?

Julian Symons has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1993.

What is Julian Symons's background in cinema and television?

Julian Gustave Symons was a writer, critic, poet, and historian born on May 30, 1912, in London, England. Known for his work in crime fiction, his writing focused on psychology and motivation rather than traditional detection. His professional credits include contributions to television series such as Tales of the Unex...

Julian Symons by the numbers

8credits
2films
6TV series
1956–1993active years

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