About
English author who adapted many stage plays into novels, including Look Back in Anger, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and A Hard Day's Night.
Before Fame
He served during World War Two in the Royal Air Force, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the Royal Marines, and then went into publishing.
Trivia
He had a strong interest in science fiction and fantasy and wrote a number of occult stories while also editing several horror anthologies.
Family Life
He was married to Jean Burke, with whom he co-wrote several works under a pseudonym.
Associated With
His first adaptation was The Entertainer, which was made into a film starring Sir Laurence Olivier.
