Ian La Frenais
| Ian La Frenais | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 January 1936 Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England[1] |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Dame Allan's Boys School, Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Period | 1964–present |
| Genre | Television |
| Spouse | Doris Vartan (1984–present) |
| Relatives | Gladys and Cyril La Frenais (parents)[1] |
Ian La Frenais, OBE (born 7 January 1936), is an English writer best known for his creative partnership with Dick Clement. They are most famous for television series including The Likely Lads, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Porridge, Lovejoy and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
Early life
His father was an accountant and as a child at Park Primary School in Whitley Bay La Frenais enjoyed art and writing. He then attended Dame Allan's Boys School, Newcastle upon Tyne and completed his National Service in the British Army. After working as a salesman for a tobacco company he began composing songs for a weekly satirical programme on Tyne Tees Television and moved to London where he worked for a market research company.[2]
Writing partnership with Dick Clement
In addition to The Likely Lads, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Porridge, Lovejoy and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet they have also written various other work for TV and films. Their works include; Hannibal Brooks, The Commitments (with Roddy Doyle), Still Crazy, Goal!, Flushed Away, Across the Universe and cinema versions of some of their own TV programmes.
Since 1984, he has been married to artist Doris Vartan, the mother of actor Michael Vartan. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's 2007 Birthday Honours list.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ian La Frenais Biography (1937-)
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External links
- Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais biography and credits at the British Film Institute's Screenonline
- Ian La Frenais at the Internet Movie Database
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