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John le Carré(1931-2020)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Actor
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John le Carré
Spans six decades as le Carré gives his final and most personal interview, interrupted with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. It is set against the stormy Cold War backdrop that extends into the present day.
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John Le Carré: le tunnel aux pigeons (2023)
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John le Carré was born in Poole, Dorset in England on 19 October, 1931. He went to Sherborne School and, later, studied German literature for one year at University of Bern. Later, he went to Lincoln College, Oxford and graduated in Modern Languages. From 1956 to 1958, he taught at Eton and from 1959 to 1964, he was a member of the British Foreign Service as second secretary at British Embassy in Bonn, and then, as Politician Consul in Hamburg. His first novel was written in 1961 and, by the time of his death in December 2020, he had published nearly 30. His books took many prizes, and inspired numerous films.
BornOctober 19, 1931
DiedDecember 12, 2020(89)
BornOctober 19, 1931
DiedDecember 12, 2020(89)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Known for

Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardener (2005)
The Constant Gardener
7.3
  • Writer
  • 2005
La taupe (2011)
La taupe
7.0
  • Writer
  • 2011
Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager (2016)
The Night Manager
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Promotional Poster
Le tailleur de Panama
6.1
  • Writer
  • 2001

Credits

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Writer



  • Unplanned in Akron
    • novel (2018)
    • In Production
    • TV Mini Series
  • Legacy of Spies
    • based on a novel by
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series



  • John le Carré in John Le Carré: le tunnel aux pigeons (2023)
    John Le Carré: le tunnel aux pigeons
    7.0
    • book
    • 2023
  • Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor in The Night Manager (2023)
    The Night Manager
    7.6
    TV Series
    • novel
    • 2023
  • The Monologue Project (2019)
    The Monologue Project
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 2021
  • Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Shannon, and Florence Pugh in The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
    The Little Drummer Girl
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • based on the novel by
    • 2018
  • John le Carré in An Evening with George Smiley (2017)
    An Evening with George Smiley
    7.3
    • writer
    • 2017
  • Ian Fleming vs John le Carré (2017)
    Ian Fleming vs John le Carré
    Video
    • extracts
    • 2017
  • Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård, Naomie Harris, and Damian Lewis in Un traître idéal (2016)
    Un traître idéal
    6.3
    • based on the novel by
    • 2016
  • Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager (2016)
    The Night Manager
    8.0
    TV Series
    • based on the novel by
    • 2016
  • Un homme très recherché (2014)
    Un homme très recherché
    6.7
    • novel
    • 2014
  • La taupe (2011)
    La taupe
    7.0
    • based on the novel by
    • 2011
  • Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardener (2005)
    The Constant Gardener
    7.3
    • based on the novel by
    • 2005
  • Promotional Poster
    Le tailleur de Panama
    6.1
    • novel "The Tailor of Panama"
    • screenplay
    • 2001
  • Denholm Elliott in Les chandelles noires (1991)
    Les chandelles noires
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • screenplay
    • 1991
  • Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in La maison Russie (1990)
    La maison Russie
    6.1
    • novel
    • 1990
  • A Perfect Spy (1987)
    A Perfect Spy
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • novel
    • 1987

Producer



  • Unplanned in Akron
    • executive producer
    • In Production
    • TV Mini Series



  • Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Shannon, and Florence Pugh in The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
    The Little Drummer Girl
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 2018
  • Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård, Naomie Harris, and Damian Lewis in Un traître idéal (2016)
    Un traître idéal
    6.3
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager (2016)
    The Night Manager
    8.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Un homme très recherché (2014)
    Un homme très recherché
    6.7
    • executive producer
    • 2014
  • La taupe (2011)
    La taupe
    7.0
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • Promotional Poster
    Le tailleur de Panama
    6.1
    • executive producer
    • 2001

Actor



  • Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Shannon, and Florence Pugh in The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
    The Little Drummer Girl
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Waiter (uncredited)
    • 2018
  • Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård, Naomie Harris, and Damian Lewis in Un traître idéal (2016)
    Un traître idéal
    6.3
    • Museum Guard in Bern (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager (2016)
    The Night Manager
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Diner (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • La taupe (2011)
    La taupe
    7.0
    • Christmas Party Guest
    • 2011
  • La petite fille au tambour (1984)
    La petite fille au tambour
    6.1
    • Commander (as David Cornwell)
    • 1984

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Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • David Cornwell
  • Height
    • 1.80 m
  • Born
    • October 19, 1931
    • Poole, Dorset, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 12, 2020
    • Truro, Cornwall, England, UK(Pneumonia)
  • Spouses
      Jane Cornwell1972 - December 12, 2020 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Simon Cornwell
  • Relatives
      Samuel Cornwell(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Novel: "The Constant Gardener" (filmed as The Constant Gardener (2005)).
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Biographical Movies
    • 3 Print Biographies
    • 4 Interviews
    • 12 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was one of the closest friends of esteemed director Stanley Kubrick.
  • Quotes
    [describing how the spies he writes about are different than the "super-hero" secret agent in the James Bond mold] A mostly aging, weary, unromantic lot, prone to distressing stomach ailments and having troubles with their wives.

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  • When did John le Carré die?
    December 12, 2020
  • How did John le Carré die?
    Pneumonia
  • How old was John le Carré when he died?
    89 years old
  • Where did John le Carré die?
    Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
  • When was John le Carré born?
    October 19, 1931

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