John Grierson
producer • writer • miscellaneous
John Grierson (1898–1972) was a pioneering Scottish filmmaker and producer who shaped the documentary film movement, earning recognition as the father of British and Canadian documentary cinema. He famously coined the term "documentary" in 1926 and championed the idea that film should serve as a too...
Born: April 26, 1898 in Kilmadock, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
Died: February 19, 1972 (age 73)
Movies & TV Credits
49 total credits across film and television
| Title | Job | Year |
|---|---|---|
A Return to Memory Movie | Actor | 2024 |
Documenting John Grierson Short Film | Actor |