Portrait of J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien

Bio: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE, was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high-fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. He served as the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon and Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, from 1925 to 1945 and Merton Professor of English Language and Literature and Fellow of Merton College, Oxford from 1945 to 1959
Born: Sun, Jan 03 1892
Birthplace: Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa

Death: Fri, Feb 09 1973
J. R. R. Tolkien is 81 years old
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Poster of The Hobbit: There and Back Again
The Hobbit: There and Back Again
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbit: There and Back Again
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jan 11 2025
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
as 'Characters, Novel, Book'.
Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
as 'Original Concept'.
Wed, Aug 31 2022
Poster of Dagor Dagorath
Dagor Dagorath
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Dagor Dagorath
as 'Author'.
Sat, Sep 10 2016
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Ranger
Ranger
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Ranger
as 'Author'.
Fri, Mar 23 2012
Poster of Born of Hope
Born of Hope
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Born of Hope
as 'Author'.
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of The Hunt for Gollum
The Hunt for Gollum
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hunt for Gollum
as 'Author'.
Sun, May 03 2009
Poster of The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
as 'Author'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Mr. Bliss
Mr. Bliss
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Mr. Bliss
as 'Novel'.
Thu, Sep 16 2004
Poster of Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King
Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King
as 'Book'.
Tue, Dec 23 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit
Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit
as 'Novel'.
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring
Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring
as 'Book'.
Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers
Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers
as 'Book'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as 'Novel'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Quest for the Ring
Quest for the Ring
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Quest for the Ring
as 'Book'.
Thu, Nov 29 2001
Poster of The Hobbit: Treasures under the Mountain
The Hobbit: Treasures under the Mountain
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbit: Treasures under the Mountain
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of The Fabulous Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, Across the Wild Land, Through the Dark Forest, Beyond the Misty Mountains. There and Back Again
The Fabulous Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, Across the Wild Land, Through the Dark Forest, Beyond the Misty Mountains. There and Back Again
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Fabulous Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, Across the Wild Land, Through the Dark Forest, Beyond the Misty Mountains. There and Back Again
as 'Novel'.
Tue, Dec 31 1985
Poster of The Return of the King
The Return of the King
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Return of the King
as 'Novel'.
Sun, May 11 1980
Poster of The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings
as 'Novel'.
Wed, Nov 15 1978
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbit
as 'Novel'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of Sagan om ringen
Sagan om ringen
J. R. R. Tolkien was
79 in Sagan om ringen
as 'Novel'.
Thu, Dec 02 1971
Poster of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien was
75 in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
as 'Novel'.
Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
J. R. R. Tolkien will be
81+ in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
as 'Novel'.
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Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
as 'Novel'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2022
Poster of The Hobbits
The Hobbits
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Hobbits
as 'Novel'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 1993
Poster of The Keepers
The Keepers
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in The Keepers
as 'Novel'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 13 1991
Poster of Hobbit
Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien would have been no older than
81 in Hobbit
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1977