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Actor, playwright, composer, film director, author. Born Helmsdale, 5 Waldegrave Road, Teddington. Died at home in Jamaica, where he was buried.

Plays include: Private Lives and Blithe Spirit. The film Brief Encounter was based on his play. Songs include: Mad Dogs and Englishmen and London Pride. On the film In Which We Serve Coward was writer, actor, composer and co-director. Acted in the original Italian Job film.