Writing · b. 1949 · Liverpool, England

Jimmy McGovern

Biography

Born in Liverpool in September, 1949, James Stanley "Jimmy" McGovern is an English screenwriter and producer. He created the television series Cracker, a popular and critical success in the UK, for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.

Acting

Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain Himself 2015 The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa Self 2010 Dockers: Writing the Wrongs Himself 1999

Other Credits

Unforgivable Writer 2025 Anthony Writer 2020 Care Executive Producer 2018 Reg Writer 2016 Redfern Now: Promise Me Creative Producer 2015 Common Writer 2014 Sunday Writer 2002 Liam Writer 2001 Dockers Writer 1999 Heart Writer 1999 Cracker: White Ghost Creator 1996 Hillsborough Writer 1996 Go Now Writer 1995 Priest Writer 1995 Gas and Candles Writer 1991 Traitors Writer 1990 Needle Writer 1990

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