John Mortimer

Writing

Born 1923-04-21 · died 2009-01-16 · Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

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Sir John Clifford Mortimer CBE QC FRSL was an English barrister, dramatist, screenwriter, and author. Mortimer was a prolific writer for the theatre, films (starting during World War II, when he wrote scripts for the Crown Film Unit), television and radio. He also wrote fiction and was a trial attorney for more than 30 years.

Known for

The Modern World: Ten Great WritersThe Life and Loves of a She-DevilOne Pair of EyesThe Ware CaseBrown on ResolutionQuestion TimeMe and MarlboroughTruly, Madly, Cheaply! British B MoviesDangerous Edge: A Life of Graham GreeneThe Trial of Lady Chatterley