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Phillip Knightley(1929-2016)

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Phillip Knightley was born on 23 January 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Yvonne Fernandes. He died on 7 December 2016 in England, UK.
BornJanuary 23, 1929
DiedDecember 7, 2016(87)
BornJanuary 23, 1929
DiedDecember 7, 2016(87)
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Known for

This Week (1956)
This Week
6.3
TV Series
  • Self - Presenter(as Philip Knightley)
The English Programme (1976)
The English Programme
4.4
TV Series
  • Self
Kim Philby and Rufina Philby in The Spy Who Went Into the Cold (2013)
The Spy Who Went Into the Cold
6.5
  • Self
  • 2013
Decadence: Decline of the Western World (2011)
Decadence: Decline of the Western World
6.9
  • Self(as Dr. Phillip Knightley)
  • 2011

Credits

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Thanks



  • McCullin (2012)
    McCullin
    8.2
    • special thanks
    • 2012

Self



  • Kim Philby and Rufina Philby in The Spy Who Went Into the Cold (2013)
    The Spy Who Went Into the Cold
    6.5
    • Self
    • 2013
  • Decadence: Decline of the Western World (2011)
    Decadence: Decline of the Western World
    6.9
    • Self (as Dr. Phillip Knightley)
    • 2011
  • Adventures for Boys: John Buchan - Master of Suspense
    TV Movie
    • Self - Journalist and Author
    • 2006
  • Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press (1996)
    Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press
    7.7
    • Self - Author, The First Casualty
    • 1996
  • Veillées d'armes (1994)
    Veillées d'armes
    7.7
    • Self (as Philip Knightley)
    • 1994
  • The Truth About Lies (1991)
    The Truth About Lies
    TV Mini Series
    • Self - Chief Reporter The Sunday Times
    • 1991
  • This Week (1956)
    This Week
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Self - Presenter (as Philip Knightley)
    • 1991
  • The Scandal Story (1989)
    The Scandal Story
    TV Movie
    • Self
    • 1989
  • The Media Show (1987)
    The Media Show
    4.8
    TV Series
    • Self (as Philip Knightley)
    • 1989
  • Cover to Cover
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1988
  • Timewatch (1982)
    Timewatch
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Self - Reporter
    • 1987
  • The English Programme (1976)
    The English Programme
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1985
  • Did You See..? (1980)
    Did You See..?
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Self (as Philip Knightley)
    • 1984
  • Newsnight (1980)
    Newsnight
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Self - Journalist, Sunday Times (as Philip Knightley)
    • 1984
  • The Book Programme (1973)
    The Book Programme
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1976

Personal details

  • Official sites
    • International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Dr. Phillip Knightley
  • Born
    • January 23, 1929
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • December 7, 2016
    • England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Yvonne Fernandes1964 - December 7, 2016 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Book: "The First Casualty: The War Correspondent As Hero and Myth-Maker from the Crimea to Kosovo".. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, . ISBN 080186951X
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals

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