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Jimmy McGovern

Screenwriter / Television Producer | * 01/01/1949 (75) | Liverpool (United Kingdom (UK))
James Stanley McGovern (born September 1949) is an English screenwriter and producer. He is best known for creating the drama series Cracker (1993–1995), for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America. He also received recognition for creating drama series such as Hillsborough, The Lakes, The Street, and Accused, among others. On 8 December 2021, McGovern was conferred the Freedom of Liverpool in recognition of his life's work. ()
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Born in Liverpool in September, 1949, James Stanley "Jimmy" McGovern is an English screenwriter and producer. He created the television series Cracker, a popular and critical success in the UK, for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | TV Movies

Known for these Movies & Shows

Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast. ...

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Certification unknown

2021 | 3.8/5 | 58min per episode
Drama
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The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind. ...

Cracker

TV-14

1993 | 3.2/5 | 1h per episode
Crime, Drama
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Moving On is a British television series set in contemporary Britain consisting of standalone dramas all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of change in their life and moving on. ...

Moving On

Certification unknown

2009- | 3.5/5 | 45min per episode
Drama
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Anthology drama following the lives and passions of neighbors on a northern English street. ...

The Street

Certification unknown

2006 | 3.9/5 | 1h per episode
Drama
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Awards & Nominations for Jimmy McGovern

Edgar Awards
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Movies with Jimmy McGovern as Actor(2)

as himself2015 Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain
as Football Dad1996 Hillsborough

Movies with Jimmy McGovern as Crew(16)

Writing/Writer2020 Anthony
Production/Executive Producer2018 Care
Writing/Writer2018 Care
Writing/Writer2016 Reg
Writing/Creative Producer2015 Redfern Now: Promise Me
Writing/Writer2014 Common
Writing/Writer2002 Sunday
Writing/Writer2001 Liam
Writing/Writer1999 Heart
Writing/Writer1999 Dockers
Writing/Writer1996 Hillsborough
Writing/Writer1995 Priest
Writing/Writer1995 Go Now
Writing/Writer1991 Gas and Candles
Writing/Writer1990 Needle
Writing/Writer1990 Traitors

TV Shows/Series with Jimmy McGovern as Crew(22)

Writing/Writer2021 Time
Production/Executive Producer2021 Time
Creator/Creator2021 Time
Crew/Creator2015 Accusé
Writing/Writer2015 Banished
Creator/Creator2015 Banished
Writing/Writer2010 Accused
Creator/Creator2010 Accused
Production/Producer2009 Moving On
Creator/Creator2009 Moving On
Production/Executive Producer2006 The Street
Writing/Writer2006 The Street
Crew/Creator2006 The Street
Creator/Creator2006 The Street
Writing/Writer2004 Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Writing/Writer1997 The Lakes
Creator/Creator1997 The Lakes
Creator/Creator1997 Cracker
Writing/Writer1995 Hearts and Minds
Writing/Writer1993 Cracker
Creator/Creator1993 Cracker
Writing/Writer1982 Brookside

Full Name: Jimmy McGovern
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Saturday, 01/01 1949 (January) in Liverpool (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 75 years + 110 days)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: St Francis Xavier's College
Jimmy McGovern frequently works together with these people:
Christopher Eccleston (7x, Actor)
Stephen Graham (5x, Actor)
Kieran O'Brien (4x, Actor)
Barbara Flynn (4x, Actress)
Stephen Walters (4x, Actor)
Phil Redmond (4x, Crew)
Tess Thomson (4x, Actress)
Paul Copley (4x, Actor)
Colin McKeown (4x, Crew)
Vincent Maguire (3x, Actor)
Jimmy Coleman (3x, Actor)
Charles McDougall (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1142676, Added: 12/26/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024