Writing
Biography
Alun Owen was a Welsh playwright, screenwriter and actor, predominantly in television. However, he is best remembered by a wider audience for writing the screenplay of The Beatles' debut feature film A Hard Day's Night (1964), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Alun Owen is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Servant (1963), Play for Today (1970), The Wednesday Play (1964), BBC Play of the Month (1965), ITV Playhouse (1967), Theatre 625 (1964), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965), ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969). The recorded credits span 1952 to 1990, including 4 movies and 21 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Also known as
Alun Davies Owen
Known for
MovieThe Servant
TV ShowPlay for Today
TV ShowThe Wednesday Play
TV ShowBBC Play of the Month
TV ShowITV Playhouse
TV ShowTheatre 625
TV ShowThirty-Minute Theatre
TV ShowITV Saturday Night Theatre
TV ShowThe Play on One
TV ShowThe Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
TV ShowHalf Hour Story
MovieA Hard Day's Night
TV ShowThe Ten Commandments
TV ShowArmchair Theatre
TV ShowBefore Your Very Eyes
TV ShowThe Ronnie Barker Playhouse
TV ShowThe Company of Five
TV ShowMale of the Species
TV ShowHark at Barker
TV ShowPlays of Today
TV ShowCome Home Charlie and Face Them
MovieI'm All Right Jack
TV ShowDo You Remember?
MovieUnexplained Laughter
TV ShowFor Amusement Only