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David Storey(1933-2017)

  • Writer
  • Actor
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David Storey was born on 13 July 1933 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for This Sporting Life (1963), In Celebration (1975) and Great Performances (1971). He was married to Barbara Hamilton. He died on 27 March 2017 in London, England, UK.
BornJuly 13, 1933
DiedMarch 27, 2017(83)
BornJuly 13, 1933
DiedMarch 27, 2017(83)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

This Sporting Life (1963)
This Sporting Life
7.5
  • Writer
  • 1963
Alan Bates, Constance Chapman, and Bill Owen in In Celebration (1975)
In Celebration
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1975
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer
Theatre Night (1985)
Theatre Night
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Theatre Night (1985)
    Theatre Night
    7.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1989
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • play
    • 1986
  • Farma
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Ralph Richardson in Early Days (1981)
    Early Days
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • novel
    • play
    • 1972–1980
  • Farma
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • Alan Bates, Constance Chapman, and Bill Owen in In Celebration (1975)
    In Celebration
    7.0
    • play
    • screenplay
    • 1975
  • Az öltözö
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • 1974
  • The Contractor
    TV Movie
    • play
    • 1974
  • 2nd House (1973)
    2nd House
    5.8
    TV Series
    • adaptation: Grace
    • 1974
  • Ter ere van...
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1974
  • Proslava
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • 1973
  • Home
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1972
  • Mooi weer vandaag
    TV Movie
    • play
    • 1971
  • NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1968

Actor

  • Is That All There Is? (1992)
    Is That All There Is?
    7.1
    • David Storey
    • 1992
  • This Sporting Life (1963)
    This Sporting Life
    7.5
    • Rugby Player (uncredited)
    • 1963

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 13, 1933
    • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 27, 2017
    • London, England, UK(Parkinson's disease and dementia)
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Hamilton1956 - 2015 (her death, 4 children)
  • Other works
    Novel: "Saville". NOTE: Won Booker Prize.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His 1960 debut novel "This Sporting Life" was based on his experiences as a professional rugby player for Leeds RLFC (now Leeds Rhinos).

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