John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
Summary
John Irvin, a British film director known for the BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and several Hollywood films, has died at age 86. He worked across TV, documentaries, and movies during a 50-year career and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.Key Facts
- John Irvin was born in 1940 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England.
- He directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Alec Guinness.
- Irvin’s career included TV dramas, documentaries, and Hollywood action films like Raw Deal and Hamburger Hill.
- He directed films with well-known actors such as Fred Astaire, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Patrick Swayze.
- His first film was a documentary released in 1963, and he won his first Bafta for a 1963 short narrated by Richard Burton.
- Irvin also directed a 1991 Robin Hood film released shortly before the more famous Kevin Costner version.
- Later in life, he focused on independent films and his last movie was Mandela’s Gun (2016).
- He died on August 11, 2023, at home with family and is survived by three children and two grandchildren.
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