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John McGrath(1935-2002)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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John McGrath was born on 1 June 1935 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for Carrington (1995), The Bofors Gun (1968) and Six (1964). He was married to Elizabeth MacLennan. He died on 22 January 2002 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
BornJune 1, 1935
DiedJanuary 22, 2002(66)
BornJune 1, 1935
DiedJanuary 22, 2002(66)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

Jonathan Pryce and Emma Thompson in Carrington (1995)
Carrington
6.8
  • Producer
  • 1995
The Bofors Gun (1968)
The Bofors Gun
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1968
Pauline Boty and Elizabeth MacLennan in Six (1964)
Six
TV Series
  • Writer
Jack Bond in Five More (1966)
Five More
6.2
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Bad Boy Blues (1996)
    Screen Two
    6.5
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1993–1996
  • Mairi Mhor
    7.6
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • Uma Thurman, Patrick Bergin, Jürgen Prochnow, Edward Fox, and Jeroen Krabbé in Robin des Bois (1991)
    Robin des Bois
    5.7
    • teleplay
    • 1991
  • Border Warfare
    9.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • The Dressmaker (1988)
    The Dressmaker
    6.2
    • writer
    • 1988
  • There Is a Happy Land
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    • 1987
  • Blood Red Roses (1986)
    Blood Red Roses
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1986
  • The English Programme (1976)
    The English Programme
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • adapted by
    • 1971–1980
  • Once Upon a Union
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1977
  • 2nd House (1973)
    2nd House
    5.8
    TV Series
    • play "Soft or a Girl"
    • 1973
  • Full House (1972)
    Full House
    6.1
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1973
  • Ende der Vorstellung 24 Uhr
    TV Movie
    • novel "A Danish Gambit"
    • 1970
  • Nicol Williamson in The Reckoning (1970)
    The Reckoning
    6.8
    • screenplay
    • 1970
  • Les soldats vierges (1969)
    Les soldats vierges
    6.1
    • adaptation
    • 1969

Director

  • Border Warfare
    9.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1990
  • There Is a Happy Land
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Blood Red Roses (1986)
    Blood Red Roses
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Come to Mecca
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Dear Manju
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Z Cars (1962)
    Z Cars
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1962–1978
  • The Wednesday Play (1964)
    The Wednesday Play
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1969
  • Jack Bond in Five More (1966)
    Five More
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1966
  • Pauline Boty and Elizabeth MacLennan in Six (1964)
    Six
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • The Entertainers
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1964
  • Bob Dylan, David Warner, Ursula Howells, Reg Lye, and Maureen Pryor in The Madhouse on Castle Street (1963)
    BBC Sunday-Night Play
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1963
  • ITV Television Playhouse (1955)
    ITV Television Playhouse
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1963
  • The Compartment (1961)
    The Compartment
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1961

Producer

  • Stellan Skarsgård and Lena Headey in Aberdeen (2000)
    Aberdeen
    7.1
    • co-producer
    • 2000
  • Bad Boy Blues (1996)
    Screen Two
    6.5
    TV Series
    • producer
    • executive producer
    • 1993–1996
  • Jonathan Pryce and Emma Thompson in Carrington (1995)
    Carrington
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1995
  • Mairi Mhor
    7.6
    • producer
    • 1994
  • The Dressmaker (1988)
    The Dressmaker
    6.2
    • executive producer
    • 1988
  • Jack Bond in Five More (1966)
    Five More
    6.2
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1966
  • Pauline Boty and Elizabeth MacLennan in Six (1964)
    Six
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1964–1965
  • Don't I Look Like a Lord's Son?
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1964
  • The Chase
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1964
  • The Compartment (1961)
    The Compartment
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1961

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • John McGraith
  • Born
    • June 1, 1935
    • Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 22, 2002
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth MacLennan1962 - January 22, 2002 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    His play, "Little Red Hen," was on the 7:84 Tour with Dave Andereson, Nadia Arthur, John Bett, John McGrath, Elizabeth MacLennan, and William Riddoch in the cast.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Two sons and one daughter

FAQ

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  • When did John McGrath die?
    January 22, 2002
  • How did John McGrath die?
    Pneumonia
  • How old was John McGrath when he died?
    66 years old
  • Where did John McGrath die?
    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • When was John McGrath born?
    June 1, 1935

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