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P.D. James(1920-2014)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Actress
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P.D. James
P.D. James was born on 3 August 1920 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. She was a writer and producer, known for Les Fils de l'homme (2006), Death in Holy Orders (2003) and The Black Tower (1985). She was married to Ernest Connor Bantry White. She died on 27 November 2014 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
BornAugust 3, 1920
DiedNovember 27, 2014(94)
BornAugust 3, 1920
DiedNovember 27, 2014(94)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Known for

Clive Owen in Les Fils de l'homme (2006)
Les Fils de l'homme
7.9
  • Writer
  • 2006
Martin Shaw in Death in Holy Orders (2003)
Death in Holy Orders
7.1
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
The Black Tower (1985)
The Black Tower
7.3
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
Bertie Carvel in Dalgliesh (2021)
Dalgliesh
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • Bertie Carvel in Dalgliesh (2021)
    Dalgliesh
    7.6
    TV Series
    • based on the book by
    • novel 'The Murder Room'
    • novel 'A Certain Justice' ...
    • 2021–2024
  • Death Comes to Pemberley (2013)
    Death Comes to Pemberley
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 2013
  • Clive Owen in Les Fils de l'homme (2006)
    Les Fils de l'homme
    7.9
    • novel "The Children of Men"
    • 2006
  • Martin Shaw in The Murder Room (2004)
    The Murder Room
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 2005
  • Martin Shaw in Death in Holy Orders (2003)
    Death in Holy Orders
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 2003
  • An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1997)
    An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
    7.2
    TV Series
    • characters
    • novel "An Unsuitable Job For A Woman"
    • 1997–1999
  • A Certain Justice (1998)
    A Certain Justice
    7.1
    TV Series
    • novel
    • based on the book by
    • 1998
  • Original Sin (1997)
    Original Sin
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1997
  • A Mind to Murder (1995)
    A Mind to Murder
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • based on the book by
    • 1995
  • Unnatural Causes (1993)
    Unnatural Causes
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • by
    • 1993
  • Devices and Desires (1991)
    Devices and Desires
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1991
  • Roy Marsden in A Taste for Death (1988)
    A Taste for Death
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • by
    • 1988
  • The Black Tower (1985)
    The Black Tower
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1985
  • Roy Marsden in Cover Her Face (1985)
    Cover Her Face
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1985
  • Shroud for a Nightingale (1984)
    Shroud for a Nightingale
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1984

Producer



  • Death Comes to Pemberley (2013)
    Death Comes to Pemberley
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 2013

Actress



  • Clive Owen in Les Fils de l'homme (2006)
    Les Fils de l'homme
    7.9
    • Café Customer (uncredited)
    • 2006

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Height
    • 1.65 m
  • Born
    • August 3, 1920
    • Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 27, 2014
    • Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Ernest Connor Bantry WhiteAugust 9, 1941 - September 1964 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Book: "An Unsuitable Job for a Woman."
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    In 1983 she was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) by the Queen.
  • Quotes
    [on writing mystery stories] I have a very strong response to what I feel is the spirit of a place. When I come upon the right setting I feel immediately 'This is where it happened'.
  • Nickname
    • The Queen of Crime

FAQ

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  • When did P.D. James die?
    November 27, 2014
  • How did P.D. James die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was P.D. James when she died?
    94 years old
  • Where did P.D. James die?
    Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
  • When was P.D. James born?
    August 3, 1920

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