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John Glen

ジョン・グレン / じょん・ぐれん

Film director from United Kingdom

May 15, 1932 (age 94) ・ Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom

  • film director
  • television director
  • film editor

My Take

John Glen worked his way up from the editing bay to direct five James Bond films, the most of any director in the franchise. That climb delights me. His grounded, taut action of the Moore-to-Dalton era, especially For Your Eyes Only, hooked me young. Because he came from editing, he had an instinctive sense of rhythm and tension that gave his films real grip rather than empty spectacle. In a world that worships directors, I love that a man who mastered the unglamorous art of cutting and assembling reached the top. His is a craftsman's success story, and I am all for it.

1. Profile

Name (English)
John Glen
Name (Japanese)
ジョン・グレン
Reading
じょん・ぐれん
Born
May 15, 1932 (age 94)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Taurus / Monkey
Origin
Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Blood type
Private
Height
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Agency
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Occupation
film director / television director / film editor / screenwriter / director

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
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3. Relationships

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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

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Frequently asked questions

When was John Glen born?

Born May 15, 1932 (age 94).

Where is John Glen from?

John Glen is from Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom.

What does John Glen do?

John Glen works as film director, television director, film editor, screenwriter, director.

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  • film director
  • television director
  • film editor
Last updated
2026-06-21

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.