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Gordon Snell(1932-2026)

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Gordon Snell was born on 1 October 1932 in Singapore. He was a writer, known for Look and Read (1967), Crackerjack! (1955) and Hands Across the Sky (1960). He was married to Maeve Binchy. He died in April 2026 in Ireland.
BornOctober 1, 1932
DiedApril 2026
BornOctober 1, 1932
DiedApril 2026
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Known for

Look and Read (1967)
Look and Read
8.1
TV Series
  • Music Department
Crackerjack! (1955)
Crackerjack!
6.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Hands Across the Sky
TV Movie
  • Additional Crew
  • 1960
Leap in the Dark (1973)
Leap in the Dark
7.7
TV Series
  • Self

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Music Department

  • Look and Read (1967)
    Look and Read
    8.1
    TV Series
    • lyrics
    • lyricist
    • 1971–1984

Writer

  • Crackerjack! (1955)
    Crackerjack!
    6.6
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1958

Additional Crew

  • Hands Across the Sky
    TV Movie
    • libretto
    • 1960

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 1, 1932
    • Singapore
  • Died
    • April 2026
    • Ireland
  • Spouse
    • Maeve Binchy1977 - July 30, 2012 (her death)

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    Children's author and journalist.

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