Colin Welland at an event for The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982)

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Colin Welland

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When did Colin Welland die?
November 2, 2015
How did Colin Welland die?
Alzheimer's disease
How old was Colin Welland when he died?
81 years old
Where did Colin Welland die?
London, England, UK
When was Colin Welland born?
July 4, 1934
Where was Colin Welland born?
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK
What was Colin Welland's birth name?
Colin Edward Williams
How tall was Colin Welland?
5 feet 11 inches, or 1.79 meters
What was Colin Welland known for?
Straw Dogs, Yanks, Chariots of Fire, and Armchair Theatre
Was Colin Welland married?
He was married to Patricia Sweeney from 1962 to November 2, 2015.
How many awards did Colin Welland win?
6 awards
How many award nominations did Colin Welland receive?
8 nominations

Known for

Dustin Hoffman in Straw Dogs (1971)

7.4

Rev. Barney Hood

1971

Brad Davis, Ben Cross, Yves Beneyton, Colin Bruce, Ian Charleson, Dennis Christopher, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Farrell, Daniel Gerroll, Stephen Mallatratt, Alan Polonsky, Struan Rodger, Edward Wiley, Benny Young, and David John in Chariots of Fire (1981)

Chariots of Fire

7.1

Writer

1981

Yanks (1979)

6.4

Writer

1979

Armchair Theatre (1956)

Armchair Theatre

7.5

TV Series

Tony

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