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N.J. Crisp

Known For
Writing
Born
December 11, 1923 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Died
June 14, 2005 (aged 81)
Active Years
1960–1999 (40 Years)
Total Credits
23 credits in database
Writing Born Dec 11, 1923 Died Jun 14, 2005 Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK 23 credits
23
Total Credits
1960–1999
40 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

N. J. Crisp, born Norman James Crisp on December 11, 1923, in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK, was a British television writer, dramatist, and novelist. He was known professionally as a writer using only his initials and surname. His career included 21 known credits as a writer, creator, theatre play contributor, and author. Among his notable works are That Good Night, The Masks of Death, Secret Army, Darkness Falls, Enemy at the Door, Orson Welles' Great Mysteries, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Sunday Pursuit, The Long Chase, R3, and With Love in Mind. Crisp passed away on June 14, 2005, at the age of 81.

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Career

Career overview

N. J. Crisp, born Norman James Crisp on December 11, 1923, in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK, was a British television writer, dramatist, and novelist. Throughout his career, he was known as a writer exclusively by his initials and surname. He had numerous known credits in the industry, contributing his writing talents across television, theatre plays, and books.

Among his credited works are That Good Night, The Masks of Death, Secret Army, Darkness Falls, and Enemy at the Door. His portfolio also includes Orson Welles' Great Mysteries, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Sunday Pursuit, The Long Chase, R3, and With Love in Mind. His contributions span television series, creator roles, theatre, and authorship.

Crisp passed away on June 14, 2005, at the age of 81. His legacy remains preserved through his extensive body of work as a television writer, dramatist, and novelist.

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Career timeline

That Good Night · Author
Darkness Falls · Theatre Play
Sunday Pursuit · Writer
The Masks of Death · WriterThe Odd Job Man · Writer
Buccaneer · CreatorBuccaneer · Writer
Skeppsredaren · Writer
Enemy at the Door · Writer
Secret Army · WriterJubilee 1977 · WriterRamsey · Writer
Dangerous Knowledge · WriterDangerous Knowledge · Creator
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries · Writer
The Long Chase · Writer
The Expert · WriterThe Expert · Creator
The Revenue Men · WriterTrapped · Writer
It's a Woman's World · Writer
Dr. Finlay's Casebook · Writer
Armchair Mystery Theatre · Writer

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • That Good Night (2017) Author
  • Darkness Falls (1999) Theatre Play
  • Sunday Pursuit (1990) Writer
  • The Masks of Death (1984) Writer
  • The Odd Job Man (1984) Writer
  • Buccaneer (1980) Creator
  • Buccaneer (1980) Writer
  • Skeppsredaren (1979) Writer
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  • Enemy at the Door (1978) Writer
  • Secret Army (1977) Writer
  • Jubilee 1977 (1977) Writer
  • Ramsey (1977) Writer
  • Dangerous Knowledge (1976) Writer
  • Dangerous Knowledge (1976) Creator
  • Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) Writer
  • The Long Chase (1972) Writer
  • The Expert (1968) Writer
  • The Expert (1968) Creator
  • The Revenue Men (1967) Writer
  • Trapped (1967) Writer
  • It's a Woman's World (1964) Writer
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962) Writer
  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is N.J. Crisp best known for?

N.J. Crisp is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hard to Kill (1990), Hard to Kill (1990), Enemy at the Door (1978), Secret Army (1977).

When and where was N.J. Crisp born?

N.J. Crisp was born on December 11, 1923 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK . They passed away on June 14, 2005.

How many credits does N.J. Crisp have?

N.J. Crisp has 23 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1960 and 1999.

What is N.J. Crisp's background in cinema and television?

N. J. Crisp, born Norman James Crisp on December 11, 1923, in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK, was a British television writer, dramatist, and novelist. He was known professionally as a writer using only his initials and surname. His career included 21 known credits as a writer, creator, theatre play contributor, a...

N.J. Crisp by the numbers

23credits
5films
18TV series
1960–2017active years

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