Bryan Forbes

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English[1] b. 22 July 1926, Stratford, London, England[1,3] d. 8 May 2013, Virginia Water, Surrey, England[1,2] active 1948–2013

Bryan Forbes (1926–2013), born John Theobald Clarke, was a multifaceted English filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, producer, and novelist. Described as a 'Renaissance man,' Forbes was a seminal figure in the British film industry, particularly during the 1960s. His career included notable film roles, producing, and directing, with works such as 'The Guns of Navarone' and 'The Stepford Wives.' Beyond his cinematic achievements, Forbes was a writer and historian of the British film industry, often contributing introductions and forewords to significant cultural publications. He was a member of the British Screenwriters Guild and the British Actors Equity. (Source: Wikipedia, IMDb, BBC)[1,2,4]

  • British Cinema
  • 1960s Film
  • Screenwriting
  • Film Production

Works by Bryan Forbes

  • 1998 In the Sixties Axis Publishing · book · English · ISBN 1870845307 Foreword by Bryan Forbes.

References

  1. Bryan Forbes. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation link
  2. Stepford Wives film director Bryan Forbes dies aged 86. BBC News. BBC. 2013 link
  3. Bryan Forbes. IMDb. IMDb link
  4. Bryan Forbes Explained. Everything Explained. Everything Explained link