Trevor Griffiths
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- April 4, 1935 in Manchester, England
- Died
- March 29, 2024
- Active Years
- 1970–2021 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Trevor Griffiths (Writing).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Source 1: English dramatist, born April 4, 1935, died March 29, 2024 (88 years old). Prolific and avowedly Marxist writer for stage and screen. Most widely known for his play Comedians, which was staged in London and on Broadway. Known for writing. 26 known credits. Born in Manchester, England.
Source 2: A newspaper campaign led by Griffiths and actor Brian Cox caused the BBC to relent, resulting in a late-night slot on BBC2.
Source 3: General info (filmography, biography, etc. in Czech).
Name: Trevor Griffiths.
Profession: English dramatist, prolific and avowedly Marxist writer for stage and screen.
Birth: April 4, 1935, in Manchester, England.
Death: March 29, 2024 (aged 88).
Notable Work: Play Comedians, staged in London and on Broadway.
Credits: 26 known credits.
Other: Involved in a newspaper campaign with actor Brian Cox that led the BBC to show a production in a late-night slot on BBC2.
Trevor Griffiths was an English dramatist born in Manchester, England, on April 4, 1935. He died on March 29, 2024, at the age of 88. An avowedly Marxist writer for stage and screen, Griffiths was a prolific creator with 26 known credits. He is most widely known for his play Comedians, which was staged in London and on Broadway. Additionally, a newspaper campaign led by Griffiths and the leading actor Brian Cox caused the BBC to relent, resulting in a production being shown in a late-night slot on BBC2.
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Career overview
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Source [1]: Trevor Griffiths (4 April 1935 – 29 March 2024) was an English dramatist. Prolific and avowedly Marxist writer for stage and screen. Most widely known for his play "Comedians," staged in London and on Broadway. Known for Writing. 26 known credits. Born in Manchester, England.
Source [2]: A newspaper campaign led by Griffiths and actor Brian Cox caused the BBC to relent, allowing a production to be shown in a late-night slot on BBC2.
Source [3]: General info (Filmography, Biography, etc. in Czech) - no specific facts useful here.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Trevor Griffiths was an English dramatist born in Manchester, England, on April 4, 1935. He passed away on March 29, 2024, at the age of 88. Griffiths was a prolific writer for both stage and screen, and he was avowedly Marxist in his work. His writing credits include 26 known works.
Paragraph 2: Major Works and Impact.
He is most widely recognized for his play Comedians, which was staged in London as well as on Broadway. In another instance involving the BBC, a newspaper campaign led by Griffiths and the leading actor Brian Cox resulted in the BBC relenting, which allowed a production to be shown in a late-night slot on BBC2.
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Trevor Griffiths was an English dramatist born in Manchester, England, on April 4, 1935. He died on March 29, 2024, at the age of 88. Griffiths was a prolific and avowedly Marxist writer for both stage and screen. He is most widely known for his play Comedians, which was staged in London and on Broadway.
Throughout his career, Griffiths earned 26 known credits for his writing. His work and advocacy also intersected with broadcasting; a newspaper campaign led by Griffiths and the leading actor Brian Cox caused the BBC to relent regarding a production. This campaign ultimately resulted in the work being shown in a late-night slot on BBC2.
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Name: Trevor Griffiths
Dates: 4 April 1935 - 29 March 2024 (88 years old)
Nationality/Origin: English, born in Manchester, England
Profession: Dramatist, prolific and avowedly Marxist writer for stage and screen
Known for: Writing (26 known credits)
Famous work: Comedians (staged in London and on Broadway)
BBC incident: Newspaper campaign led by Griffiths and actor Brian Cox caused BBC to relent; shown in late-night slot on BBC2.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Comedians (2021) Theatre Play
- Oi For England's Green and Pleasant Land (2018) as Himself
- Porn.com (2002) as Blau
- Food for Ravens (1997) Writer
- Food for Ravens (1997) Director
- Hope in the Year Two (1994) Writer
- Going Home (1993) Screenplay
- The Play on One (1988) Writer
- The Party (1988) Writer
- Kamikazen (Ultima notte a Milano) (1987) Theatre Play
- Fatherland (1986) Writer
- Screen Two (1985) Writer
- The Last Place on Earth (1985) Writer
- Oi for England (1982) Writer
- Reds (1981) Writer
- The Cherry Orchard (1981) Writer
- Country (1981) Writer
- Sons and Lovers (1981) Screenplay
- Sons and Lovers (1981) Writer
- Comedians (1979) Writer
- Bill Brand (1976) Writer
- Bill Brand (1976) Creator
- Through the Night (1975) Writer
- Fall of Eagles (1974) Writer
- Occupations (1974) Writer
- All Good Men (1974) Writer
- Between the Wars (1973) Writer
- Play for Today (1970) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Trevor Griffiths best known for?
Trevor Griffiths is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oi For England's Green and Pleasant Land (2018), The Play on One (1988), Screen Two (1985), The Last Place on Earth (1985).
When and where was Trevor Griffiths born?
Trevor Griffiths was born on April 4, 1935 in Manchester, England. They passed away on March 29, 2024.
How many credits does Trevor Griffiths have?
Trevor Griffiths has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2021.
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Subject: Trevor Griffiths (Writing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/formatting. Plain text. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source 1: English dramatist, born April 4, 1935, died March 29, 2024 (88 years old). Prolific and avowedly Marxist...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Oi For England's Green and Pleasant Land (2018) as Himself — aged about 83
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