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John Craven(II)

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John Craven was born on 16 August 1940 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for The Damned United (2009), Newsround (1972) and Search (1971).
BornAugust 16, 1940
BornAugust 16, 1940
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Michael Sheen in The Damned United (2009)
    The Damned United
    7.5
    • John Craven
    • 2009
    Newsround (1972)
    Newsround
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Search (1971)
    Search
    TV Series
    • Writer
    World's Strongest Man (1977)
    World's Strongest Man
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Self - Presenter

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Search (1971)
      Search
      TV Series
      • narrative script
      • 1971

    Actor

    • Michael Sheen in The Damned United (2009)
      The Damned United
      7.5
      • John Craven
      • 2009
    • Noel's House Party (1991)
      Noel's House Party
      6.3
      TV Series
      • 1999
    • Aladdin and the Forty Thieves
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • Palace Newsreader
      • 1984

    Producer

    • Newsround (1972)
      Newsround
      6.3
      TV Series
      • series editor
      • 1987

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • John Craven OBE
    • Born
      • August 16, 1940
      • Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Marilyn Craven(2 children)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 1972 he devised Newsround (1972) (originally called John Craven's Newsround), a daily news bulletin on BBC1 aimed specifically at children. He presented the programme until 1989.

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