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Languages
English
Spouse
Penelope Mortimer (1949-1972)
Children
2 children: Emily Mortimer, Jeremy Mortimer
Parents
Clifford Mortimer, Kathleen May Smith
Education
Brasenose College, Dragon School, Harrow School
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John Mortimer: British barrister, dramatist, screenwriter and author (1923-2009).
Born in Hampstead (died at age 85).
3 awards including Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
John Mortimer has 10 credits in our database.
Studied at Brasenose College.
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Filmography (10)
AWARDS (3)
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
WON
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
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Knight Bachelor
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Biography
Sir John Clifford Mortimer was a British barrister, dramatist, screenwriter and author. He is best known for short stories about a barrister named Horace Rumpole, adapted from episodes of the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey also written by Mortimer.
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How old was John Mortimer?
John Mortimer was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
Where was John Mortimer born?
John Mortimer was born in Hampstead.
What movies or shows has John Mortimer been in?
John Mortimer has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tea with Mussolini (1999), Cider with Rosie (1998), Maschenka (1987), Brideshead Revisited (1981), John and Mary (1969).
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