Kenneth Tynan
Writing•Born April 2, 1927•Died July 26, 1980 (age 53)•Birmingham, England, UK
Biography
Kenneth Peacock Tynan - was an English theatre critic and writer. Making his initial impact as a critic at The Observer, he praised Osborne's Look Back in Anger (1956), and encouraged the emerging wave of British theatrical talent. In 1963, Tynan was appointed as the new National Theatre Company's literary manager. An opponent of theatre censorship, Tynan was considered by many to be the first person to say "fuck" on British television (although this is now disputed), which was controversial at the time. Later in his life, he settled in California, where he resumed his writing career.
Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8
The Dick Cavett Show
1968•TV Series•
6.8
The David Susskind Show
1959•TV Series•
7.0
Freedom to Love
1969•Movie•
5.2
One Pair of Eyes
1967•TV Series•
7.0
Around the World with Orson Welles
1955•TV Series•
7.1
Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?
1969•Movie
Acting in the 60's: Richard Burton
1967•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentWriting
BirthdayApril 2, 1927
Day of DeathJuly 26, 1980
Place of BirthBirmingham, England, UK
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