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Born on September 20, 1936 in Rhiwbina, United Kingdom, Andrew Davies is a television writer, film screenwriter and television director. That puts Andrew Davies at 90 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University College London. Listed accolades include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (1996) and honorary doctorate (2004). Notable works include House of Cards.
My Take
If I love prestige British television, Andrew Davies deserves a large share of the credit. His adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Middlemarch to Bleak House, are masterclasses in translating great literature into gripping screen drama. What astonishes me is his stamina: a Welsh writer still shaping War & Peace and Les Misérables well into his ninth decade. He preserves the soul of a source text while making it irresistible to modern viewers, a balance very few screenwriters manage. His original series A Very Peculiar Practice proved he could invent as well as adapt. His name on a script is, for me, a mark of trust.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrew Davies
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドリュー・デイヴィス
- Reading
- あんどりゅー・でいゔぃす
- Born
- September 20, 1936 (age 90)
- Origin
- Rhiwbina, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / writer / television writer / film screenwriter / television director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
2. Background
- University
- University College London
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- 2004 honorary doctorate
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | House of Cards |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew%20Davies%20(writer)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q504430
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Davies born?
Andrew Davies was born on September 20, 1936 and is 90 years old.
Where is Andrew Davies from?
Andrew Davies is from Rhiwbina, United Kingdom.
What does Andrew Davies do?
Andrew Davies works as screenwriter, writer, television writer, film screenwriter, television director.
Where did Andrew Davies study?
Andrew Davies attended University College London.
What is Andrew Davies known for?
Andrew Davies's notable works include House of Cards.
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