Writing

Alun Owen

Born Menai Bridge, Wales 25 credits available

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

Known forWriting
Movies4
TV shows21
Active years represented1952–1990
Place of birthMenai Bridge, Wales
Died

Also known as

Alun Davies Owen

Known for

25 titles