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Languages
English
Spouses
Jacquetta Hawkes, Jane Holland Priestley
Children
1 child: Sylvia Priestley
Education
Trinity Hall
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier C -- 14,154 Wikipedia views/month
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J. B. Priestley: English writer (1894–1984).
Born in Bradford (died at age 89).
Recipient of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
J. B. Priestley has 5 credits in our database.
Studied at Trinity Hall.
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (1)
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James Tait Black Memorial Prize
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Biography
John Boynton Priestley was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was J. B. Priestley?
J. B. Priestley was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
Where was J. B. Priestley born?
J. B. Priestley was born in Bradford.
What movies or shows has J. B. Priestley been in?
J. B. Priestley has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dangerous Corner (1972), When We Are Married (1943), Laburnum Grove (1936), Look Up and Laugh (1935), Sing As We Go (1934).
Where can I find more information about J. B. Priestley?
You can find more about J. B. Priestley on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
