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Joe Orton

Writer, Additional Credits
Born January 1, 1933Died August 9, 1967 (34 years)
John Kingsley Orton, known by the pen name of Joe Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist. His public career, from 1964 until his murder in 1967 by his partner, was short but highly influential. During this brief period he shocked, outraged, and amused audiences with his scandalous black comedies.

Known For

  • Loot
  • Entertaining Mr Sloane
  • Yours Faithfully Edna Welthorpe, Mrs
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre

Filmography

1965
Call My Bluff (1996) (TV Series) · as Self
1964
The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

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