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John Grierson
Scottish documentary pioneer (1898–1972)
John Grierson was born on April 26, 1898 in Deanston, United Kingdom and died on February 19, 1972, aged 73.
Born
April 26, 1898
John Grierson died aged 73.
Died: February 19, 1972
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Deanston, United Kingdom
- Professions
- film director, film editor, director, film producer, screenwriter
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Munzinger Personen
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- IMDb
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- SNAC
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Questions people ask
How old was John Grierson when they died?
John Grierson died aged 73.
When is John Grierson’s birthday?
John Grierson’s recorded birthday is April 26.
Where was John Grierson born?
John Grierson was born in Deanston, United Kingdom.
When did John Grierson die?
John Grierson died on February 19, 1972.