John Osborne
English playwright (1929-1994)
John James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in post-war theatre. Born in London, he briefly worked as a journalist before starting out in theatre as a stage manager and actor. He lived in poverty for several years before his third produced play, Look Back in Anger (1956), brought him national fame.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1958–1963) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 3 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Look Back In Anger | Tony Richardson | 98 | B&W | ||
| 1963 | Tom Jones. | Woodfall Film Productions Ltd. | 128 min | 35mm | Color | sound |