John Farrow
Film director, screenwriter and producer (1904–1963).
The record
John Farrow was a Film director, screenwriter and producer. Born on 10 February 1904 in Marrickville, Farrow died on 27 January 1963 in Beverly Hills at the age of 58.
Notable works include Hondo, Alias Nick Beal and The Big Clock. Honours include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 34 languages, John Farrow is No. 15,727 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 10 February 1904, Marrickville
- Died
- 27 January 1963, Beverly Hills (aged 58)
- Country
- Australia
- Known as
- Film director, screenwriter, naval officer
- Field
- Cinema
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 34
Did you know
Lived to 58.
Shares a birthday with Bertolt Brecht and Harold Macmillan.
Two people in the Index born in Marrickville, with David Wenham.
Has a Wikipedia article in 34 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherJoseph Farrow
- MotherLucy Savage
- SpouseMaureen O'Sullivan
- ChildMia Farrow
- ChildPatrick Villiers Farrow
- ChildTisa Farrow
- ChildStephanie Farrow
- ChildPrudence Farrow
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay1957
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable works
- Hondo
- Alias Nick Beal
- The Big Clock
- Night Has a Thousand Eyes
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- Wikidata Q547495 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)