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Colin Dexter

Writer / Novelist | * 09/29/1930 († 86, 03/21/2017) | United Kingdom, England, Stamford, Lincolnshire
Norman Colin Dexter (29 September 1930 – 21 March 2017) was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, from 2006 to 2015, and a prequel series, Endeavour, from 2012 to 2023. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Crime | Drama | Mystery

Known for these Movies & Shows

Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well ...

Inspector Morse

TV-14

1987 | 3.9/5 | 1h 40min per episode
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. ...

Lewis

TV-PG

2007 | 3.8/5 | 1h 30min per episode
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future. ...

Endeavour

NR

2013 | 4.0/5 | 1h 30min per episode
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Awards & Nominations for Colin Dexter

Officer of The Order of The British Empire Cartier Diamond Dagger Macavity Awards 2x Gold Dagger
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Movies with Colin Dexter as Actor(1)

as himself1993 The Mystery of Morse

TV Shows/Series with Colin Dexter as Actor(1)

as Man in Sheldonian Theatre Behind Lord Hinksey1987 Inspector Morse

TV Shows/Series with Colin Dexter as Crew(6)

Writing/Characters2013 Endeavour
Writing/Writer2013 Endeavour
Writing/Writer2007 Lewis
Creator/Creator2007 Lewis
Writing/Writer1987 Inspector Morse
Creator/Creator1987 Inspector Morse

Full Name: Colin Dexter
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Monday, 09/29 1930 (September) in United Kingdom, England, Stamford, Lincolnshire
Died: Tuesday, 03/21 2017 (March) in Oxford (aged: 86)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Christ's College, University of Cambridge, Stamford School
Influenced by/Role models: Raymond Chandler, Alfred Edward Housman
Other names for Colin Dexter (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Колин Декстер"
"Норман Колин Декстер"
"Norman Colin Dexter"
Colin Dexter frequently works together with these people:
Russell Lewis (4x, Crew)
Shaun Evans (3x, Actor)
Kevin Whately (3x, Actor)
Patsy Byrne (3x, Actress)
Alex Jennings (2x, Actor)
Clare Holman (2x, Actress)
Caroline O'Neill (2x, Actress)
Edward Bazalgette (2x, Crew)
Damien Timmer (2x, Crew)
Trevor Byfield (2x, Actor)
Michele Buck (2x, Crew)
Ted Clisby (1x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:976694, Added: 11/25/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024