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Public records list John Glen as a film director, television director and film editor. Born on May 15, 1932, John Glen is from Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 94.
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.
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- 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
- Occupation
- film director / television director / film editor / screenwriter / director
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
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When was John Glen born?
Born May 15, 1932 (age 94).
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John Glen is from Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom.
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John Glen works as film director, television director, film editor, screenwriter, director.
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