John Irvin

Born: 1940-05-07

Birthplace: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK

Biography

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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. Also, he made several action films in the 1980s including The Dogs of War (1980), Raw Deal (1986), Hamburger Hill (1987) and Next of Kin (1989). In the 1990s and 2000s, Irvin directed films such as Robin Hood (1991), When Trumpets Fade (1998), Shiner (2000) and The Moon and the Stars (2007).

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Known For

Raw Deal
Hamburger Hill
Ghost Story
Next of Kin
The Dogs of War
Crazy Horse
When Trumpets Fade
Robin Hood
City of Industry
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind

Top Movie Credits

Raw Deal Director
Hamburger Hill Director
Ghost Story Director
Next of Kin Director
The Dogs of War Director
Crazy Horse Director
When Trumpets Fade Director
Robin Hood Director
City of Industry Director
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind Self