James Mitchell

British writer of crime fiction and spy thrillers (1926–2002)

PersonDied aged 76humanQ6139845

Also known as James William Mitchell · James Munro · Patrick O. McGuire

Born: March 12, 1926
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2.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: September 15, 2002
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
2.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: South Shields
Place of death: Newcastle upon Tyne
Citizenship: United Kingdom
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland(until 1927)
Occupation: writer
, screenwriter
, spy
Education: St Edmund Hall
Languages spoken, written or signed: English
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James William Mitchell was a British writer, principally of crime fiction and spy thrillers. He is best known for creating Callan (1967–1972) and When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981).

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WWhen the Boat Comes In1976 · British television period-drama

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Given name: James
Family name: Mitchell
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-11-04
2.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
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