Writing · Hampstead, London, United Kingdom · Born April 21, 1923
Sir John Clifford Mortimer CBE QC FRSL was an English barrister, dramatist, screenwriter, and author. Mortimer was a prolific writer for the theatre, films (starting during World War II, when he wrote scripts for the Crown Film Unit), television and radio. He also wrote fiction and was a trial attorney for more than 30 years.
MovieDangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
2013
as Self
MovieTruly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
2008
as Himself (as Sir John Mortimer)
Betjeman and Me
2006
The Garden Party
1998
TVThe Modern World: Ten Great Writers
1988
as Self
TVThe Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986
as Self
MovieThe Trial of Lady Chatterley
1980
as Self
TVQuestion Time
1979
as Self - Panellist
TVOne Pair of Eyes
1967
MovieThe Ware Case
1938
as Youth (uncredited)
MovieMe and Marlborough
1935
as Minor Role
MovieBrown on Resolution
1935
