John Craven(II)

Writer
Actor
Producer

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John Craven was born on 16 August 1940 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for The Damned United (2009), Newsround (1972) and Search (1971).

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Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Michael Sheen in The Damned United (2009)

The Damned United

7.5

John Craven

2009

Newsround (1972)

6.3

TV Series

Producer

TV Series

Writer

The World's Strongest Man (1977)

The World's Strongest Man

8.0

TV Series

Self - Presenter

Credits

Writer

Search
TV Series
- narrative script
- 1971

Actor

Producer

Personal details

Alternative name
- John Craven OBE
Born
- August 16, 1940
- Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
Spouse
- Marilyn Craven(2 children)

Did you know

Trivia
In 1972 he devised Newsround (1972) (originally called John Craven's Newsround), a daily news bulletin on BBC1 aimed specifically at children. He presented the programme until 1989.

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How old is John Craven?
84 years old
When was John Craven born?
August 16, 1940
Where was John Craven born?
Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
What is John Craven's birth name?
John Raymond Craven
What is John Craven known for?
World's Strongest Man, Newsround, The Damned United, and Search

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