Kevin McClory

Born: 1926-06-08

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Kevin O'Donovan McClory (8 June 1926 – 20 November 2006) was an Irish screenwriter, producer, and director. McClory was best known for adapting Ian Fleming's James Bond character for the screen, for producingThunderball, and for his legal battles with Fleming (later United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Eon Productions).

Known For

Thunderball
Never Say Never Again
Around the World in 80 Days
Moby Dick
The African Queen
Circasia
Beat the Devil
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Everything or Nothing
Moulin Rouge

Top Movie Credits

Around the World in 80 Days Second Unit Director
Moby Dick Assistant Director
The African Queen Boom Operator
Circasia Producer
Beat the Devil Boom Operator
Everything or Nothing Self (archive footage)
Moulin Rouge Boom Operator