Melvyn Bragg
Acting Born Oct 6, 1939 Carlisle, UK 100 credits
Biography
Melvyn Bragg works in acting. Born October 6, 1939 in Carlisle, UK. Archytele tracks 100 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Art Matters
David Hockney: In NormandyDavid Hockney: A CelebrationDavid Hockney: In London
Bill Viola: The Road to St. Paul's · Executive Producer
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Muse of FireThe Most Dangerous Man in Tudor EnglandThe Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England · WriterThe Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
Reel History of BritainJohn Steinbeck: Voice of America
Outbreak 1939: When War Broke OutOutbreak 1939: When War Broke Out · Writer
Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written BritainMelvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain · Creator
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic · Executive Producer
The Adventure of EnglishLife Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Believe NothingCinema of Fire: Iranian CinemaR.E.M.
Emir Kusturica
Countertenors
The Garden PartyAfro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
Bogart: Here's Looking at You, KidKeppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
TFI FridayNo Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich · Director
Johnny and the Dead · Executive Producer
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American StagePortrait or BustAn Interview with Dennis Potter
Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary · Editor
A Time to Dance · WriterA Time to Dance · NovelA Time to Dance · CreatorNaked Making Lunch · PresenterThe Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
Bernard and the GenieRoy Lichtenstein
Have I Got News for YouPlunderVivienne Westwood
The Tall GuyNorbert Smith: A LifeIt All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story · EditorA British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible
The Modern World: Ten Great WritersHockney at the TateIn from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard BurtonToulouse-Lautrec · EditorToulouse-Lautrec · Presenter
J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
David Lean: A Life in FilmFrancis Bacon
David Hockney: Joiner PhotographsDavid Hockney: Joiner Photographs · Editor
Laurence Olivier: A LifeLaurence Olivier: A Life · Editor
Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the TreeErmanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree · Editor
Full Filmography
100 titles- Art Matters (2024) as Self
- David Hockney: In Normandy (2023) as self
- David Hockney: A Celebration (2023) as Self
- David Hockney: In London (2023) as Self
- Bill Viola: The Road to St. Paul's (2017) Executive Producer
- Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016) as Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank Show
- Muse of Fire (2013) as Self
- The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England (2013) as Himself - Presenter
- The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England (2013) Writer
- The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene (2013) as Self
- Reel History of Britain (2011)
- John Steinbeck: Voice of America (2011) as Host/Narrator
- Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out (2009) as Narrator
- Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out (2009) Writer
- Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain (2008)
- Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain (2008) Creator
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic (2006) Executive Producer
- The Adventure of English (2003)
- Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003) as Himself
- Believe Nothing (2002) as Self
- Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema (2002) as Himself (Presenter)
- R.E.M. (2002) as Presenter
- Emir Kusturica (2000) as Himself (Presenter)
- Countertenors (1999) as Presenter
- The Garden Party (1998)
- Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams (1998) as Self
- Bogart: Here's Looking at You, Kid (1997) as Self/Narrator
- Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees (1997) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich (1996) Director
- Johnny and the Dead (1995) Executive Producer
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage (1994) as Self
- Portrait or Bust (1994) as Himself (uncredited)
- An Interview with Dennis Potter (1994) as Interviewer
- Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary (1993) Editor
- A Time to Dance (1992) Writer
- A Time to Dance (1992) Novel
- A Time to Dance (1992) Creator
- Naked Making Lunch (1992) Presenter
- The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper (1992) as Self - Presenter
- Bernard and the Genie (1991) as Himself
- Roy Lichtenstein (1991) as Himself
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Plunder (1990)
- Vivienne Westwood (1990) as Self
- The Tall Guy (1989) as Himself
- Norbert Smith: A Life (1989) as Interviewer
- It All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story (1989) Editor
- A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible (1989)
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988) as Self
- Hockney at the Tate (1988) as Self
- In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton (1988) as Self
- Toulouse-Lautrec (1988) Editor
- Toulouse-Lautrec (1988) Presenter
- Ken Russell's ABC of British Music (1988) Producer
- Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor' (1988) as Presenter
- J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate (1987) as Presenter
- David Lean: A Life in Film (1985) as Narrator
- Francis Bacon (1985)
- David Hockney: Joiner Photographs (1983) as Narrator
- David Hockney: Joiner Photographs (1983) Editor
- Laurence Olivier: A Life (1982) as Self (Interviewer )
- Laurence Olivier: A Life (1982) Editor
- Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree (1981) as Presenter
- Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree (1981) Editor
- Sweet William (1980) as Self
- Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical (1980) Editor
- The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) as Self
- The South Bank Show (1978) as Self - Presenter
- The South Bank Show (1978) Writer
- The South Bank Show (1978) Executive Producer
- The South Bank Show (1978) Creator
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Clouds of Glory (1978) Writer
- Clouds of Glory (1978) Creator
- Ingmar Bergman at 60 (1978) as Host
- Ingmar Bergman at 60 (1978) Editor
- Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures (1978) Executive Producer
- Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures (1978) Editor
- Orion (1977) Book
- Whose Doctor Who (1977) as Presenter
- The Lively Arts (1976) as Presenter
- An Artist's Story (1974) as Himself - Presenter
- Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) Screenplay
- 2nd House (1973) as Himself - Host
- 2nd House (1973) as Himself - Presenter
- Zinotchka (1972) Writer
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Music Lovers (1971) Screenplay
- Play Dirty (1969) Screenplay
- Isadora (1968) Adaptation
- Isadora (1968) Screenplay
- Familiar Spirits (1966) Producer
- Always on Sunday (1965) Scenario Writer
- Always on Sunday (1965) Writer
- The Debussy Film (1965) Scenario Writer
- The Debussy Film (1965) Screenplay
- JB: A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli (1965) Director
- Norbert Smith – a Life
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Melvyn Bragg best known for?
Melvyn Bragg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966), Persona (1966).
When and where was Melvyn Bragg born?
Melvyn Bragg was born on October 6, 1939 in Carlisle, UK.
How many credits does Melvyn Bragg have?
Melvyn Bragg has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2024.
What is Melvyn Bragg's background in cinema and television?
Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, CH, HonFRS, FRSL, FBA (born 6 October 1939), is an English broadcaster, author and parliamentarian. He is best known for his work as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010, 2012–2023), and for the BBC Radio 4 documentary series In Our Time. Earlier in his career, Bragg worked...
Melvyn Bragg by the numbers
100credits
73films
27TV series
1965–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self — aged about 50
- TFI Friday (1996) — aged about 56
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 31
- The Tall Guy (1989) as Himself — aged about 49
- The South Bank Show (1978) as Self - Presenter — aged about 38
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self — aged about 38
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