Kenneth Tynan

Biography

Kenneth Peacock Tynan - was an English theatre critic and writer. Making his initial impact as a critic at The Observer, he praised Osborne's Look Back in Anger (1956), and encouraged the emerging wave of British theatrical talent. In 1963, Tynan was appointed as the new National Theatre Company's literary manager. An opponent of theatre censorship, Tynan was considered by many to be the first person to say "fuck" on British television (although this is now disputed), which was controversial at the time. Later in
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Personal Info

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68986

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

1

Gender

Male

Birthday

1927-04-02

Place of Birth

Birmingham, England, UK

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  • Ken Tynan
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    1974

    Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

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    1972

    Lenny Bruce: Without Tears

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    1969

    Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?

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    Freedom to Love

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    1967

    Acting in the 60's: Richard Burton

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    1966

    Great Acting: Laurence Olivier

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    1958

    Small world: Vivien Leigh

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