Leon Griffiths
Leon Griffiths | |
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| Born | 15 February 1928 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 10 June 1992 (aged 64) |
| Resting place | Highgate Cemetery |
| Occupation | television and film screenwriter |
| Known for | Minder |
Leon Griffiths (15 February 1928 – 10 June 1992) was a British writer for TV and film. He is best known for being the creator of the ITV comedy-drama Minder.[1] The inspiration for the show came from the stories he heard while frequenting drinking clubs in north London.
Early life and career[]
Griffiths was born in Sheffield, but grew up in Glasgow. During his national service he worked for the British Forces Network alongside Cliff Michelmore. After completing his service he took up a writing post with the Daily Worker, a communist newspaper.
Screenwriter works[]
He later went on to write for TV shows The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Four Just Men and Play for Today. His film credits include The Grissom Gang, The Hellfire Club, The Squeeze and The Treasure of Monte Cristo.
Death[]
He died on the 10th June, 1992 and is buried on the east side of Highgate Cemetery.
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