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Languages
English
Spouse
Maureen O'Sullivan (1936-1963)
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John Farrow: Film director, screenwriter and producer (1904–1963).
Born (died at age 58).
John Farrow has 50 credits in our database.
The name John means the grace or mercy of the Lord.
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Filmography (50)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1957
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Biography
John Villiers Farrow, KGCHS (10 February 1904 – 27 January 1963) was an Australian film director, producer, and screenwriter. Spending a considerable amount of his career in the United States, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director in 1942 for Wake Island, and in 1957, he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Around the World in Eighty Days. He had seven children by his wife, actress Maureen O'Sullivan, including actress Mia Farrow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Farrow?
John Farrow was born on and passed away on at the age of 58.
What movies or shows has John Farrow been in?
John Farrow has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Forbidden Island (1959), The Unholy Wife (1957), Back from Eternity (1956), The Sea Chase (1955), A Bullet Is Waiting (1954).
Where can I find more information about John Farrow?
You can find more about John Farrow on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
