About John Law
Lived 1929 – 1970 (aged 40). John Law was a screenwriter.
John Law (11 November 1929 – 5 January 1970) was a British comedy writer for television, who created the Class sketch for The Frost Report.
Life Law was born 11 November 1929, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He married Beryl Kaye (1919–2010) a dancer and choreographer, and died 5 January 1970, aged 40.
Work He wrote for many TV comedy series, including It's a Square World and The Frost Report, working with Michael Bentine and Marty Feldman. He also worked on the screenplay for the James Bond spoof film Casino Royale, having been recruited for this project by Peter Sellers.
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Who was John Law?
British screenwriter (1929-1970)
When was John Law born?
John Law was born on 11 November 1929.
When did John Law die?
John Law died on 5 January 1970.
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John Law was a screenwriter.
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