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

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