Public figure, Media
John Read Silver
British documentary film maker (1923–2011)
John Read was a British documentary film maker (1923–2011). Born 1923 in Purley. Associated with British Broadcasting Corporation.
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- Media
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Common questions
- Who is John Read?
- John Read was a British documentary film maker (1923–2011). Born 1923 in Purley. Associated with British Broadcasting Corporation.
- What does John Read do?
- John Read is known as documentary filmmaker, television producer, producer.
- When was John Read born?
- John Read was born on 1923-01-07 in Purley.
Career and education
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Public life
Silver- Born
- 1923-01-07, Purley
- Died
- 2011-07-26, London
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- documentary filmmaker, television producer, producer, director, screenwriter, film producer, film director, filmmaker
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Herbert Edward ReadFather
- Benedict ReadSibling
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- Languages
- English
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