John Irvin

Born: 1940-05-07

Birthplace: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK

Biography

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John Irvin (7 May 1940 — 11 August 2026) was a British 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. He also 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
The Dogs of War
When Trumpets Fade
Next of Kin
Widows' Peak
Hamburger Hill
Ghost Story
The Fourth Angel
City of Industry
Robin Hood

Top Movie Credits

Raw Deal Director
The Dogs of War Director
When Trumpets Fade Director
Next of Kin Director
Widows' Peak Director
Hamburger Hill Director
Ghost Story Director
The Fourth Angel Director
City of Industry Director
Robin Hood Director