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John Bunyan(1628-1688)

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John Bunyan was born on 28 November 1628 in Harrowden, Northamptonshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Life of John Bunyan (1912), Pilgrim's Progress (1912) and Dangerous Journey (1961). He died on 31 August 1688 in London, England, UK.
BornNovember 28, 1628
DiedAugust 31, 1688(59)
BornNovember 28, 1628
DiedAugust 31, 1688(59)
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The Life of John Bunyan (1912)
The Life of John Bunyan
  • Writer
  • 1912
Pilgrim's Progress (1912)
Pilgrim's Progress
5.5
  • Writer
  • 1912
Dangerous Journey (1961)
Dangerous Journey
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1961
Larry Laverty, Elizabeth Mouton, Robert Bear, Staci Crowe, and Solomon Ray in The Adventures of Chris Fable (2010)
The Adventures of Chris Fable
2.3
  • Writer
  • 2010

Credits

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Writer

  • The Pilgrim's Progress (2019)
    The Pilgrim's Progress
    6.5
    • novel
    • 2019
  • The Moving Panorama of Pilgrim's Progress (2012)
    The Moving Panorama of Pilgrim's Progress
    • Writer
    • 2012
  • Larry Laverty, Elizabeth Mouton, Robert Bear, Staci Crowe, and Solomon Ray in The Adventures of Chris Fable (2010)
    The Adventures of Chris Fable
    2.3
    • book "Pilgrim's Progress"
    • 2010
  • Pilgrim's Progress (2008)
    Pilgrim's Progress
    6.1
    • book "Pilgrim's Progress"
    • 2008
  • Christiana (1979)
    Christiana
    4.5
    • novel
    • 1979
  • Pilgrim's Progress (1978)
    Pilgrim's Progress
    5.3
    • novel
    • 1978
  • Seeing and Believing
    TV Series
    • novel "The Pilgrim's Progress"
    • 1973
  • The Pilgrim's Progress
    4.2
    TV Series
    • novel
    • story
    • 1967
  • Sunday Story
    TV Series
    • novel
    • 1964
  • Dangerous Journey (1961)
    Dangerous Journey
    7.9
    • novel "The Pilgrim's Progress"
    • 1961
  • Lamp Unto My Feet (1948)
    Lamp Unto My Feet
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1952
  • The Pilgrim's Progress
    TV Movie
    • book
    • 1939
  • Pilgrim's Progress (1912)
    Pilgrim's Progress
    5.5
    • novel
    • 1912
  • The Life of John Bunyan (1912)
    The Life of John Bunyan
    • novel
    • 1912

Music Department

  • Ralph Fiennes, Mark Addy, Roger Allam, and Alun Armstrong in The Choral (2025)
    The Choral
    6.4
    • by: "He Who Would Valiant Be"
    • 2025

Soundtrack

  • Maisie Williams and Florence Pugh in The Falling (2014)
    The Falling
    5.3
    • lyrics: "To Be A Pilgrim"
    • 2014
  • Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
    Doctor Who
    8.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "He Who Would Valiant Be" (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • The Queen of Sheba's Pearls (2004)
    The Queen of Sheba's Pearls
    5.4
    • lyrics: "He Who Would Valiant Be"
    • 2004
  • Sean Bean in Sharpe (1993)
    Sharpe
    8.4
    TV Series
    • lyrics: "He Who Would Be Valiant" (uncredited)
    • 1993
  • Patricia Routledge in Keeping Up Appearances (1990)
    Keeping Up Appearances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • lyrics: "To Be a Pilgrim (He Who Would Valiant Be)" (uncredited)
    • 1990
  • John Cleese in Clockwise (1986)
    Clockwise
    6.6
    • writer: "He Who Would Valiant Be" (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • Laurence Olivier, Sarah Miles, and Simone Signoret in Term of Trial (1962)
    Term of Trial
    7.1
    • lyrics: "Valiant for Truth"
    • 1962

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 28, 1628
    • Harrowden, Northamptonshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 31, 1688
    • London, England, UK(fever)
  • Other works
    (2015-16 season) Stage: Wrote "Pilgrim's Progress," performed at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, IL. NOTE; Nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Midsize Play Production.Play Production.
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    • 2 Print Biographies

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  • Trivia
    His grave is situated in Bunhill Fields Cemetery in London, England.

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