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Eric Fenby(1906-1997)

  • Writer
  • Composer
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Eric Fenby was born on 22 April 1906 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer and composer, known for Omnibus (1967), Jamaica Inn (1939) and NET Playhouse (1964). He was married to Rowena Marshall. He died on 18 February 1997 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK.
BornApril 22, 1906
DiedFebruary 18, 1997(90)
BornApril 22, 1906
DiedFebruary 18, 1997(90)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Omnibus (1967)
Omnibus
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer
Charles Laughton in Jamaica Inn (1939)
Jamaica Inn
6.3
  • Composer
  • 1939
NET Playhouse (1964)
NET Playhouse
6.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Russell Harty (1980)
Russell Harty
5.9
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Writer



  • NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1969
  • Omnibus (1967)
    Omnibus
    7.2
    TV Series
    • scenario
    • book "Delius As I Knew Him"
    • 1968

Composer



  • Charles Laughton in Jamaica Inn (1939)
    Jamaica Inn
    6.3
    • Composer
    • 1939

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 22, 1906
    • Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 18, 1997
    • Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Rowena Marshall1944 - February 18, 1997 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was a good friend of fellow English composer Frederick Delius. He served as the latter's amanuensis from 1928 to 1934, a work for which he'll later become very famous for.

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