Biography

Roger MacDougall was born on August 2, 1910 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a writer and director, known for The Man in the White Suit (1951), A Touch of Larceny (1960) and Spare a Copper (1940). He died on May 27, 1993 in Northwood, England, UK.

Cousin of Alexander Mackendrick

Scottish playwright, who first entered films as a composer, later moved to Ealing, notably as screenwriter of "The Man in the White Suit" (1952 Oscar nomination) and "The Gentle Gunman", based on his own plays. In the 1940's, also wrote and directed documentaries for his own company Merlin.

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1953, he published a pamphlet on a paleolithic diet (low animal fats, no dairy, low sugar, gluten-free) which stabilised his condition. By 1975, his movement and muscle control had returned to almost normal.