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Robert Bolt

Known For
Writing
Born
August 15, 1924 in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK
Died
February 21, 1995
Active Years
1957–2019 (63 Years)
Total Credits
26 credits in database
Writing Born Aug 15, 1924 Died Feb 21, 1995 Sale, Cheshire, England, UK 26 credits
26
Total Credits
1957–2019
63 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Robert Bolt (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No inventing/guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source [1]:
Known for: Writing.
Birthday: August 15, 1924.
Death: February 21, 1995 (70 years old).
Place of Birth: Sale, Cheshire, England, UK.
Also Known As: Rober (Note: This looks like a typo in the source, but I should stick to the facts. However, "Rober" is likely a fragment. I'll stick to the main name).
Source [2]:
Writer of: Lawrence of Arabia.
Background: Son of a small shopkeeper.
Education: Attended Manchester Grammar School (stated he made poor uses of opportunities there).
Work/Education: Worked in an insurance office, then entered Manchester University, earning a degree in History.
Source [3]:
Mentions a full biography exists. (No specific facts here).
Robert Bolt was a writer born on August 15, 1924, in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK. He is known for writing Lawrence of Arabia. The son of a small shopkeeper, Bolt attended Manchester Grammar School, where he later stated he made poor uses of his opportunities. Following a period working in an insurance office, he attended Manchester University and earned a degree in History. Bolt died on February 21, 1995, at the age of 70.
Draft 1: Robert Bolt was a writer born on August 15, 1924, in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK. He is credited as a writer for Lawrence

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Robert Bolt (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Source [1]: Robert Bolt. Known for Writing. Birthday: August 15, 1924. Death: February 21, 1995 (70 years old). Place of Birth: Sale, Cheshire, England, UK.
Source [2]: Writer of Lawrence of Arabia. Son of a small shopkeeper. Attended Manchester Grammar School (said he made poor uses of opportunities there). Worked in an insurance office. Attended Manchester University, earned a degree in History.
Source [3]: Link to biography (no specific content provided other than the link).
Paragraph 1: Early life and education.
Robert Bolt was born on August 15, 1924, in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK. He was the son of a small shopkeeper. His early education included attending Manchester Grammar School, an experience for which he later stated he made poor uses of his opportunities. Following his time at school, Bolt worked in an insurance office before enrolling at Manchester University. He eventually earned a degree in History.
Paragraph 2: Professional career and death.
As a writer, Bolt is known for his work on Lawrence of Arabia. His professional credits include 20 known credits. He passed away on February 21, 1995, at the age of 70.
Drafting check:
Current word count: ~105 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
Problem: The sources are very sparse. I cannot invent details to reach the word count. I must stick to the facts. If I can't reach 180 words without inventing things, I have a conflict between the "Use ONLY facts" and the "180-260 word" instruction.
Re-evaluating sources:
Born: August 15, 1924, Sale, Cheshire, England, UK.
Death: February 21, 1995 (70 years old).
Education: Manchester Grammar School, Manchester University (History degree).
Career: Writing, Lawrence of Arabia, 20 known credits.
Background: Son of a small shopkeeper, worked in an insurance office.
Attempting to expand using only provided facts (without fluff):
Robert Bolt was born on August 15, 1924, in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK. He was the son of a small shopkeeper. Regarding his education, Bolt attended Manchester Grammar School, though he later remarked that he made poor uses of the opportunities available to him there. Following his schooling, he held a position working in an insurance office. He subsequently entered Manchester University, where he completed his studies and obtained a degree in History.

In his professional career, Bolt was recognized for his work as a writer. One of his notable credits is Lawrence of Arabia. According to records, he has 20 known credits in the field of writing. Bolt died on February 21, 1995, at the age of 70.
Word count check: ~135 words.
Constraint Conflict: The prompt asks for 180-260 words but provides very little information. As an archivist, I cannot invent facts. I will try to be as descriptive as possible with the existing

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Career timeline

Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration
Without Warning: The James Brady Story · Teleplay
A Man for All Seasons · Screenplay
The Mission · ScreenplayThe Mission · Original Story
The Bounty · Screenplay
Ať žije královna! · Theatre Play
Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's AnchorLost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor · Writer
The South Bank Show
Lady Caroline Lamb · ScreenplayLady Caroline Lamb · Director
David Lean: A Self Portrait
Ryan's Daughter · Screenplay
The Red Tent · Additional Writing
A Man for All Seasons · ScreenplayA Man for All Seasons · Theatre Play
Doctor Zhivago · ScreenplayZhivago: Behind the Camera with David LeanDavid Lean's Film of Doctor Zhivago
Augsburger Puppenkiste - Der kleine dicke Ritter - Oblong Fitz Oblong · NovelAugsburger Puppenkiste - Der kleine dicke Ritter - Oblong Fitz Oblong · Creator
Lawrence of ArabiaLawrence of Arabia · Screenplay
Theatre Night · Writer

Full Filmography

26 titles
  • Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) as Self - Screenwriter (archive footage)
  • Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration (2010) as Self
  • Without Warning: The James Brady Story (1991) Teleplay
  • A Man for All Seasons (1988) Screenplay
  • The Mission (1986) Screenplay
  • The Mission (1986) Original Story
  • The Bounty (1984) Screenplay
  • Ať žije královna! (1980) Theatre Play
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  • Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor (1979) as himself
  • Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor (1979) Writer
  • The South Bank Show (1978)
  • Lady Caroline Lamb (1972) Screenplay
  • Lady Caroline Lamb (1972) Director
  • David Lean: A Self Portrait (1971) as Self
  • Ryan's Daughter (1970) Screenplay
  • The Red Tent (1969) Additional Writing
  • A Man for All Seasons (1966) Screenplay
  • A Man for All Seasons (1966) Theatre Play
  • Doctor Zhivago (1965) Screenplay
  • Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean (1965) as Self
  • David Lean's Film of Doctor Zhivago (1965) as Self
  • Augsburger Puppenkiste - Der kleine dicke Ritter - Oblong Fitz Oblong (1963) Novel
  • Augsburger Puppenkiste - Der kleine dicke Ritter - Oblong Fitz Oblong (1963) Creator
  • Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Officer with Pipe Gazing at Lawrence (uncredited)
  • Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Screenplay
  • Theatre Night (1957) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robert Bolt best known for?

Robert Bolt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019), The Mission (1986), The Mission (1986), The Bounty (1984).

When and where was Robert Bolt born?

Robert Bolt was born on August 15, 1924 in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK. They passed away on February 21, 1995.

How many credits does Robert Bolt have?

Robert Bolt has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2019.

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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Robert Bolt (Writing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources. No inventing/guessing. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Wor...

Robert Bolt by the numbers

26credits
22films
4TV series
1957–2019active years

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