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John Irvin (born 7 May 1940) is an English film director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
- 1963–present
- 7 May 1940 (age 83), Newcastle upon Tyne, England
John Irvin is a British director who has made more than thirty motion pictures in his career so far. Born in England, Irvin began his career working for British Movietone News. He directed his first film "Gala Day" a documentary financed by the British Film Institute which was bought by the BBC.
- January 1, 1
- Director, Writer, Producer
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK
- John Irvin
1 day ago · 1 votes. When Trumpets Fade is a TV war film from 1998 directed by John Irvin, produced by John Kemeny and written by W.W. Vought. It is based on a true story of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest in Autumn of 1944 during World War II. A few days later, the Battle of the Bulge began, leaving the battle of Hürtgen Forest largely forgotten.
Dec 18, 1981 · Ghost Story: Directed by John Irvin. With Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman. Two generations of men find themselves haunted by the presence of a spectral woman.
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- Drama, Horror, Thriller
- John Irvin
- 1981-12-18
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John Irvin (born May 7, 1940) is an English film director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
John Irvin. Highest Rated: 100% Hamburger Hill (1987) Lowest Rated: 4% Hemingway's Garden of Eden (2008) Birthday: May 7, 1940. Birthplace: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK. A competent...