James Clavell
James Clavell, born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell (10 October 1924 – 7 September 1994) was an Australian (later naturalized American) novelist, screenwriter, director and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. Clavell is best known for his epic Asian Saga series of novels and their televised adaptations, along with such films as The Great Escape and To Sir, with Love.
James Clavell, born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell (10 October 1924 – 7 September 1994) was an Australian (later naturalized American) novelist, screenwriter, director and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. Clavell is best known for his epic Asian Saga series of novels and their televised adaptations, along with such films as The Great Escape and To Sir, with Love.
Known For
Crew Credits
Tai-Pan
Novel
The Children's Story
Director
The Last Valley
Director
Where's Jack?
Director
The Sweet and the Bitter
Director
To Sir, with Love
Director
King Rat
Novel
The Satan Bug
Screenplay
633 Squadron
Screenplay
The Great Escape
Producer
Walk Like a Dragon
Director
Five Gates to Hell
Director
Watusi
Writer
The Fly
Screenplay