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John McGrath(1935-2002)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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John McGrath was born on 1 June 1935 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for The Bofors Gun (1968), Carrington (1995) and Six (1964). He was married to Elizabeth MacLennan. He died on 22 January 2002 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
BornJune 1, 1935
DiedJanuary 22, 2002(66)
BornJune 1, 1935
DiedJanuary 22, 2002(66)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

The Bofors Gun (1968)
The Bofors Gun
6.6
  • Writer
  • 1968
Jonathan Pryce and Emma Thompson in Carrington (1995)
Carrington
6.8
  • Producer
  • 1995
Pauline Boty and Elizabeth MacLennan in Six (1964)
Six
TV Series
  • Writer
Jack Bond in Five More (1966)
Five More
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Screen Two (1984)
    Screen Two
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • writer
    • 1993–1996
  • Mairi Mhor
    7.6
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • Uma Thurman, Patrick Bergin, Jürgen Prochnow, Edward Fox, and Jeroen Krabbé in Robin Hood (1991)
    Robin Hood
    5.7
    • teleplay
    • 1991
  • Border Warfare
    9.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • The Dressmaker (1988)
    The Dressmaker
    6.2
    • writer
    • 1988
  • There Is a Happy Land
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    • 1987
  • Blood Red Roses (1986)
    Blood Red Roses
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1986
  • The English Programme (1976)
    The English Programme
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • adapted by
    • writer
    • 1971–1980
  • Once Upon a Union
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1977
  • 2nd House (1973)
    2nd House
    5.2
    TV Series
    • play "Soft or a Girl"
    • 1973
  • Full House (1972)
    Full House
    5.3
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1973
  • Ende der Vorstellung 24 Uhr
    TV Movie
    • novel "A Danish Gambit"
    • 1970
  • Nicol Williamson in The Reckoning (1970)
    The Reckoning
    6.8
    • screenplay
    • 1970
  • The Virgin Soldiers (1969)
    The Virgin Soldiers
    6.1
    • adaptation
    • 1969

Director

  • Border Warfare
    9.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1990
  • There Is a Happy Land
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Blood Red Roses (1986)
    Blood Red Roses
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Come to Mecca
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Dear Manju
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Z Cars (1962)
    Z Cars
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1962–1978
  • The Wednesday Play (1964)
    The Wednesday Play
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1969
  • Jack Bond in Five More (1966)
    Five More
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1966
  • Pauline Boty and Elizabeth MacLennan in Six (1964)
    Six
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • The Entertainers
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1964
  • Bob Dylan, David Warner, Ursula Howells, Reg Lye, James Mellor, and Maureen Pryor in The Madhouse on Castle Street (1963)
    BBC Sunday-Night Play
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1963
  • ITV Television Playhouse (1955)
    ITV Television Playhouse
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1963
  • Michael Caine in The Compartment (1961)
    The Compartment
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1961

Producer

  • Aberdeen (2000)
    Aberdeen
    7.1
    • co-producer
    • 2000
  • Screen Two (1984)
    Screen Two
    6.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • executive producer
    • 1993–1996
  • Jonathan Pryce and Emma Thompson in Carrington (1995)
    Carrington
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1995
  • Mairi Mhor
    7.6
    • producer
    • 1994
  • The Dressmaker (1988)
    The Dressmaker
    6.2
    • executive producer
    • 1988
  • Jack Bond in Five More (1966)
    Five More
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1966
  • Pauline Boty and Elizabeth MacLennan in Six (1964)
    Six
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1964–1965
  • Don't I Look Like a Lord's Son?
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1964
  • The Chase
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1964
  • Michael Caine in The Compartment (1961)
    The Compartment
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1961

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • John McGraith
  • Born
    • June 1, 1935
    • Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 22, 2002
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth MacLennan1962 - January 22, 2002 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    His play, "Little Red Hen," was on the 7:84 Tour with Dave Andereson, Nadia Arthur, John Bett, John McGrath, Elizabeth MacLennan, and William Riddoch in the cast.

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