John Mortimer
Biography
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.
Personal information
Known for: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 21/04/1923
Date of death: 16/01/2009
Place of birth: Hampstead, London, United Kingdom