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Ian La Frenais

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Script and Continuity Department
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Ian La Frenais was born on 7 January 1937 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Commitments (1991), Chuột Đào Tẩu (2006) and Vụ Cướp Thế Kỷ (2008). He has been married to Doris Vartan since 1984.
BornJanuary 7, 1937
BornJanuary 7, 1937
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 8 wins & 14 nominations total

    Known for

    Robert Arkins in The Commitments (1991)
    The Commitments
    7.6
    • Writer
    • 1991
    Chuột Đào Tẩu (2006)
    Chuột Đào Tẩu
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2006
    Jason Statham in Vụ Cướp Thế Kỷ (2008)
    Vụ Cướp Thế Kỷ
    7.2
    • Writer
    • 2008
    Tracey Takes On... (1996)
    Tracey Takes On...
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Porridge (2016)
      Porridge
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Michael Caine in My Generation (2017)
      My Generation
      7.1
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Henry IX (2017)
      Henry IX
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Porridge (2016)
      Porridge
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • writer
      • 2016
    • David Tennant and Janet Montgomery in Spies of Warsaw (2013)
      Spies of Warsaw
      6.7
      TV Mini Series
      • script
      • writer
      • 2013
    • Hạ Gục Bono (2011)
      Hạ Gục Bono
      6.3
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Mumbai Calling (2007)
      Mumbai Calling
      7.0
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2008
    • Jason Statham in Vụ Cướp Thế Kỷ (2008)
      Vụ Cướp Thế Kỷ
      7.2
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Sunday for Sammy (2008)
      Sunday for Sammy
      • Writer
      • 2008
    • Băng Qua Ngân Hà (2007)
      Băng Qua Ngân Hà
      7.3
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2007
    • Chuột Đào Tẩu (2006)
      Chuột Đào Tẩu
      6.6
      • screenplay by
      • story by
      • 2006
    • Giấc Mơ Sân Cỏ (2005)
      Giấc Mơ Sân Cỏ
      6.7
      • screenplay
      • 2005
    • Daniel Craig in Archangel (2005)
      Archangel
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • 2005
    • The Rotters' Club (2005)
      The Rotters' Club
      7.6
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 2005
    • Timothy Spall, Christopher Fairbank, Tim Healy, Gary Holton, Jimmy Nail, Pat Roach, and Kevin Whately in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983)
      Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
      8.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1983–2004

    Producer

    • A Nomad River (2021)
      A Nomad River
      6.9
      • consulting producer
      • 2021
    • Michael Caine in My Generation (2017)
      My Generation
      7.1
      • producer
      • 2017
    • David Tennant and Janet Montgomery in Spies of Warsaw (2013)
      Spies of Warsaw
      6.7
      TV Mini Series
      • associate producer
      • 2013
    • Honest (2000)
      Honest
      4.1
      • co-executive producer
      • 2000
    • Tracey Takes On... (1996)
      Tracey Takes On...
      7.3
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 1996–1999
    • Stephen Rea, Timothy Spall, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Nail, and Bill Nighy in Still Crazy (1998)
      Still Crazy
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 1998
    • The Best of Tracey Takes On...
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • supervising producer
      • 1996
    • Robert Arkins in The Commitments (1991)
      The Commitments
      7.6
      • co-producer
      • 1991
    • Judge Reinhold in Vice Versa (1988)
      Vice Versa
      5.9
      • producer (produced by)
      • 1988
    • Water (1985)
      Water
      6.0
      • producer
      • 1985
    • Bullshot (1983)
      Bullshot
      5.9
      • producer
      • 1983
    • There Goes the Neighborhood (1983)
      There Goes the Neighborhood
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 1983
    • Harry Carpenter Never Said It Was Like This
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1982
    • Ronnie Barker in Porridge (1979)
      Porridge
      7.2
      • producer
      • 1979
    • Elton John in To Russia... With Elton (1979)
      To Russia... With Elton
      7.8
      Short
      • producer
      • 1979

    Script and Continuity Department

    • Parents of the Band
      5.0
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 2008–2009
    • A Sound of Thunder (2005)
      A Sound of Thunder
      4.2
      • script revisions (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003)
      Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • script consultant
      • 2003
    • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Những Gã Trai Hư 2 (2003)
      Những Gã Trai Hư 2
      6.6
      • script revisions (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Publicity Poster
      Trân Châu Cảng
      6.2
      • script revisions (uncredited)
      • 2001
    • Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, and Ed Harris in Nhà Tù Đá (1996)
      Nhà Tù Đá
      7.4
      • script doctor (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Will Smith, Téa Leoni, and Martin Lawrence in Những Gã Trai Hư (1995)
      Những Gã Trai Hư
      6.8
      • script revisions (uncredited)
      • 1995
    • John Leguizamo and Bob Hoskins in Anh Em Super Mario (1993)
      Anh Em Super Mario
      4.2
      • script revision (uncredited)
      • 1993
    • Kim Basinger, Sean Connery, and Barbara Carrera in Đừng Bao Giờ Nói Không Nữa (1983)
      Đừng Bao Giờ Nói Không Nữa
      6.1
      • script revisions (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • P.O.S.H
      TV Movie
      • script editor
      • 1982
    • Kenneth Cranham in Shine on Harvey Moon (1982)
      Shine on Harvey Moon
      7.5
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 1982
    • Astronauts
      5.8
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 1981–1982
    • The Other 'Arf (1980)
      The Other 'Arf
      6.4
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 1980–1981
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Ian La Fernais
    • Born
      • January 7, 1937
      • Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Doris Vartan1984 - present
    • Other works
      Patron of the Whitley Bay Film Festival
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      • 1 Article

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      Stepfather of actor Michael Vartan.

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