John O'Farrell

Writing

John O'Farrell

Born
(age 64)
Birthplace
Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK
Credits
19 titles

Biography

John O'Farrell is a British author and comedy scriptwriter. Previously a lead writer for such shows as Spitting Image and Have I Got News for You, he is now best known as a comic author for such books such as The Man Who Forgot His Wife and An Utterly Impartial History of Britain.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 12

YearTitleRole
TBA Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV Self - Panellist (1 ep)
2018 Football's 47 Best Worst Songs Film Himself
2012 Amicus: House of Horrors Film Self
2008 What the Dickens? TV Self (3 ep)
2006 Best Ever Spitting Image Film Self
2003 Celebrity Mastermind TV Self - Contestant (1 ep)
2003 Grumpy Old Men TV Self (14 ep)
1996 Never Mind the Horrocks Film Various Roles (uncredited)
1990 Have I Got News for You TV Self (4 ep)
1979 Question Time TV Himself - Panellist (1 ep)
1976 Jumbo Spencer TV Dick (5 ep)
1974 From Beyond the Grave Film Stephen Lowe

Crew credits 8

YearTitleJob
2023 Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Film Story, Screenplay
2009 May Contain: Nuts Film Novel
2000 Chicken Run Film Additional Dialogue
1997 The Peter Principle TV Creator
1996 Never Mind the Horrocks Film Writer
1992 Spitting Image: Election Special '92 Film Writer
1991 Murder Most Horrid TV Writer (1 ep)
1989 Spitting Image: The Sound of Maggie Film Writer
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