About Peter Lennon
Lived 1930 – 2011 (aged 81). Peter Lennon was an Irish journalist and film director.
Peter Gerard Lennon (28 February 1930 – 18 March 2011) was an Irish journalist and film director, probably best known as director of the social history documentary film Rocky Road to Dublin. He worked for The Guardian newspaper for many years.
Personal life
Born in Dublin to an alcoholic father and pious mother, Lennon was educated at Synge Street CBS before starting work in a bank, where he also freelanced as a music critic for the Irish Press.
Rocky Road to Dublin
Based in Paris for The Guardian, Lennon was assigned by his newspaper to cover the Dublin Film Festival in the mid-1960s. in London.
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Who was Peter Lennon?
Irish journalist and film director (1930–2011)
When was Peter Lennon born?
Peter Lennon was born on 28 February 1930.
When did Peter Lennon die?
Peter Lennon died on 18 March 2011.
What was Peter Lennon's occupation?
Peter Lennon was a journalist and film director.
What nationality was Peter Lennon?
Peter Lennon was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Lennon. https://biography.guide/peter-lennon/
MLA: "Peter Lennon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-lennon/.
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