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British author, comedy scriptwriter, and political campaigner

Person · Open Library

Works
49

Top works

  • Proverbes Anglais
  • John O'Farrell et al., demandeurs, vs A. R. C. de Léry et al., défendeurs
  • Annual concert and ball of the St. Patrick's Society, Montreal, 15th of January, 1872
  • Family Politics
  • Annual Concert and Ball of the St. Patrick's Society [microform] : Montreal, 15th January

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Film & TV

Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK

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.

Known for

  • Football's 47 Best Worst Songs — Himself2018
  • Amicus: House of Horrors — Self2012
  • What the Dickens? — Self2008
  • Best Ever Spitting Image — Self2006
  • Grumpy Old Men — Self2003
  • Celebrity Mastermind — Self - Contestant2003
  • Never Mind the Horrocks — Various Roles (uncredited)1996
  • Have I Got News for You — Self1990
  • Question Time — Himself - Panellist1979
  • Jumbo Spencer — Dick1976

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Belgium

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Listeners
322
Total plays
2,477

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Maidenhead
Occupation
screenwriter
Political party
Labour Party
Languages spoken
English language
Residence
Los Angeles
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date of birth
1962-03-27
birth name
John Barnaby O'Farrell
Commons category
John O'Farrell (author)
partner in business or sport
Karey Kirkpatrick
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